tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49233686256470318062024-03-05T00:42:32.458-06:00SWEET TEASweet Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.comBlogger992125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923368625647031806.post-89292059264569154942017-07-02T16:51:00.000-05:002017-07-02T16:53:07.672-05:00a BIG changeI've loved blogging,<br />
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I've decided to vlog instead.<br />
I hope you'll subscribe to me on You Tube.<br />
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This is a duo vlog (video blog) which my youngest daughter and I are doing. It's called "Dixie Double". If you visit me there please leave a comment so I'll know it's YOU!<br />
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~ deb<br />
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<br />Sweet Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923368625647031806.post-30961850968735707212016-11-06T22:41:00.001-06:002016-11-06T22:43:03.077-06:00 Snippets<br />
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*We had a 5. earthquake here this evening. <br />
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*Our newest Granddoll, <b>Zoey</b>, is now a<br />
member of the<b> 3 lb club!</b> 7 wks old.<br />
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*Several of you asked how the gals in<br />
our online girls group met. (<a href="http://lagirlsweetea.blogspot.com/2016/11/unedited.html">Here</a>)<br />
We met when iVillage was a "thang".<br />
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*This week's Guilty Pleasure:<br />
Hershey Cherry Cordial Kisses. <br />
I'm addicted. <i>I can't even care.</i>Sweet Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923368625647031806.post-71237425415403682732016-11-04T09:02:00.000-05:002016-11-04T09:02:08.438-05:00UneditedI hope you can find it in your heart to forgive these <b><u>unedited</u> photos</b>. <i> Dig deep</i>. <br />
If you've followed me a long time you know that each year I take a <b>Girl's Trip</b> with a group of friends that<b> I met online.</b> Weird, I know! We've been friends now for 10+ years. We talk online most every day on our own private FB page and once a year we head to a different location for a "<b>four day slumber party</b>" which includes sightseeing, eating, laughing, eating, wine, eating, and having just the BEST time!! This year the states represented by our group were: Georgia, Oklahoma, California, Montana, Delaware, Chicago, and Texas. Our meet up was in <b>Ashville, NC</b>. I was so busy having a good time that I didn't take many photos, but want to share the ones I have.<br />
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This was a fun way to see the city.</div>
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And no trip to Asheville is complete without a tour of the beautiful Biltmore Estate.</div>
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<b> Trader Joe!</b><br />No paid endorsement or such, just love at first sight.<br />
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I was happy when I heard this guy was coming to my town. Not everything I bought was a win, but the things I did like were FAN-TAS-TIC! My absolute favorites were the Orange Chicken, the Vegetable Rice, and the lightly breaded Eggplant. All frozen and "quick fixes". See that jar of Peach Salsa? If Santa wants to bring me an entire sleigh full of those I swear I'll be happy all winter. Haven't had a chance to try the Sweet Potato Fries yet but I've high expectations. Let the record show the quiche and the pumpkin yogurt were both blech.</div>
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<b>This is Zoey,</b> our newest love.</div>
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<b>We are calling her "Zoey the Warrior Princess", </b>because she is a<b> </b><i><b>Fighter</b></i>. She has gained a little weight but is still struggling and fighting 24/7. She has some heart issues (we're told they're not severe) and she also has an ulcer. Micro preemies have many obstacles to overcome, even in the best scenarios. We know that prayer works and we know that many people are praying along with us for Zoey. She's gonna be alright. Actually, we know <b>she's gonna be FANTASTIC!</b></div>
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Her sisters, HK & GaGa have spent the last month with us so that Mama could heal and so that their Mom and Daddy would have time to be with Zoey at the hospital. We took the girls home last weekend - <i>yes, their parents made us give them back</i>, but we had fun while they were here.</div>
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This is our oldest daughter, Amy.<br />Last March we began to plan for a Girl's Get-A-Way trip to<b> DALLAS</b> in the Fall. We did it! We went to Dallas and had a great time, just the two of us! 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And we<i> squeezed</i> the city of Dallas to have all the fun we could handle while we were there.</div>
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Spending 3 hours in IKEA is a BIG honkin' deal when there's not one in your town.</div>
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We wanted to see this together.<br />We declared it to be as good as the first one.<br />Loved it!!</div>
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One day we ate our lunch while seated on the sidewalk of downtown Dallas. Yes, there is a story but I've no time to "go there", so let your imagination spin a good tale in your mind.</div>
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Mexican Food at Papacito's and we "accesorizeed" it with these beautiful, yummy drinks. Mmmmm Good!</div>
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Then before heading home we HAD to indulge in our favorite burgers! Folks in Dallas take these bad boys for granted, but not us! Yum!</div>
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Amy & I vowed to take another trip together next year. Gotta, Gotta, Gotta do it! <b>Such a good time!!</b></div>
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<br />Sweet Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923368625647031806.post-12656479701191749052016-10-03T22:07:00.002-05:002016-10-03T22:07:54.178-05:00It's ok to be Little Bitty...I haven't had the opportunity to blog in quite a long time and I have so much to tell you, beginning with this -<br />
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Absolutely astounding statistics, isn't it.?!</div>
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Zoey was born at week 26 of pregnancy.</div>
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She has some typical micropreemie issues</div>
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and sisters, HK and GaGa.</div>
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HK and GaGa are with us while Lil' MaMa is recovering from a complicated c-section delivery. Please pray for little Zoey as she continues to astound her doctors with how well she is doing. This "little bitty" still has a long road ahead before she is able to join her family at home. "Thank you Jesus for our sweet miracle baby!" </div>
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Sweet Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923368625647031806.post-56025639938239317052016-08-26T17:44:00.002-05:002016-08-26T18:07:53.745-05:00Honey Bees & Wienies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Happy 1st Birthday Baby GaGa!</b></div>
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(Those who follow me regularly will remember when she was born last year at week 26 (weighing </div>
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2 lb 13 oz) We truly have so much to celebrate!</div>
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Little MaMa brought all the "stuff" and we had the party at our house. She was celebrated by Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, and the like. <i> <b>"Honey Bee"</b> was the theme.</i> There's just nothing like a child's birthday party to put a smile on everyone's face!!</div>
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<b>Baby GaGa's sweet family!</b></div>
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Baby GaGa and Big Sister HK.</div>
Did you notice the tiny baby bump that Baby GaGa is perched upon? A little sister due to arrive at Christmas - I think she's arriving via Santa's Sleigh! You can be sure there will be lots more to talk about this Christmas season.<br />
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Waiting for the final prep (hiding from the camera) for my eye surgery. One eye done (yesterday) and doing great. Now waiting for two more weeks to do it all over again on the other eye. Today my "<i>new eye</i>" tested <b>BETTER</b> than 20/20. Yay!!</div>
<br />Sweet Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923368625647031806.post-6682678429566851572016-07-14T09:03:00.000-05:002016-07-14T09:03:06.660-05:00Mister. He dog gone went and done it.I have no picture because I don't know what this looks like. It's never been a "thang" before. I need a book. I need a muse. I need advice. I need sedation.<br />
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We made the move from Louisiana to Oklahoma only a year ago for this job. Who knew that almost a year to the day he would chose to RETIRE?? One makes big decisions<i> like a move</i> based on the facts as you know them, but sometimes things are not as they seem. That's what happened. Tho he really enjoyed and will miss the people he worked with, their was a glitch. 'Nuff said. We talked it over and decided life was to short to spend it miserable <i>if you have an option. </i>One week later it was done! Already the stress is gone from his face and he's sleeping better. Our summer is packed with family and events, but come Fall we really don't know what to expect. How do retired people spend their time? Don't you get sick of the constant togetherness? <i> Be nice and don't judge me</i>. <br />
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I "think" Mister would possibly like to tutor kids who need help with algebra and such. Maybe he could get involved with helping in a home school co-op. I'm not sure how that would happen since we have no kids at home, but that's a possibility.<br />
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For us, July has entered as a whirlwind and it's only a third of the way done! I have what's known as a blogger's dilemma. When nothing is happening there is <i>lots of time</i> to blog, but when the days are whirling fiercely there's <i>no time</i> to blog. So I suppose this will be a "catch-up" post.<br />
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Mister did a great job at the grill, which isn't always the case. <i>If you tell him I said that I'll be compelled to unfriend you. </i> (teasing, of course)</div>
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You may remember that it was only a year ago that we almost lost him to a sudden stroke. So happy to report that he is strong & healthy once again (and vacationing in Belize as I write). "Thanks be to God the giver of all good things."<br />
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Finally, I was able to get Mister "inspired" to do the needed work on our deck. (insert "Hallelujah chorus here)</div>
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I put it together <b>all by myself!!</b><br /><i>Please hold your applause.</i></div>
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Now when the younger granddolls visit they will have something fun to do outside. Win/Win.</div>
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<i>Summer is my very favorite time of the year.<br />I can't imagine a world without Summer.</i></div>
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<br />Sweet Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923368625647031806.post-82550781815991894072016-06-09T09:32:00.000-05:002016-06-09T09:32:07.456-05:00H_d_ _n_ e _ (fill in the blanks)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If I were a plant I would want to be this one. I see lots of hydrangea bushes in full bloom right now. Many of my neighbors have them, all lush and beautiful. All shades of pinks and some blues. Actually I think blues are more valued among "those who know" hydrangeas, but for me I've seen none as pretty as my HOT PINK blooms.</div>
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This little bush was on "death row" - it hadn't bloomed in two years. It was originally given to Litt'e Mama' when HK was born. She in turn gave it to me. It lived but never bloomed again. I brought it with me when we moved to Oklahoma a year ago. I planted it in the heat of July, declaring "f it doesn't bloom this year it's outta here". So glad it came through in such a mighty way.</div>
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They were slow to break the soil but are now towering at 2' tall I don't even remember what they are and seeing the height I realize I planted them in the WRONG place. <i>Ever done that?</i> I'll have to wait until they bloom to see what they are. <i> I love a surprise!</i>. Then I'll have to figure out when would be a good time to transplant them to a better location for next year. That's part of the fun of gardening, don't you think?</div>
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<br />Sweet Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923368625647031806.post-21607461413655746132016-06-05T13:49:00.000-05:002016-06-05T13:49:19.903-05:00This is what happens. . .when your favorite 3 year old comes to visit YaYa and YoYo for a week.<br />
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The last day of her visit it happened - 2 little cherry tomatoes ripened up.</div>
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Blech!<br />It was more fun to watch them grow.</div>
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Then it was time to head home to Louisiana.<br />She takes a piece of our heart with her each time she leaves. Love her so much!</div>
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<b>Got any special guests coming to visit this summer?</b> I have wonderful memories of my maternal Grandmother. I was her favorite. (My Mom tells me that all the grandkids probably felt the same.) Someday I'll post about her. <b>Do you have special memories of your grandparents? </b> I love old stories that revolve around special memories.</div>
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<br />Sweet Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923368625647031806.post-33720694275368876182016-05-29T09:03:00.000-05:002016-05-29T09:03:17.393-05:00The fun of a "Guess"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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(Paige, Grace, Amy, Kaylee, Haylee Kate, Stashia, Debbie, Gentry)</div>
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We've got an abundance of girls in our family.<br />Yes, we also have some handsome guys in our family, but with the exception of two, it seems that a guy must marry into our mix to find a place among the girls.</div>
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Lil' Mama is pregnant with #3.<br />So what's your guess?</div>
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<br />Sweet Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923368625647031806.post-39314460274619369902016-05-25T15:56:00.001-05:002016-05-25T15:56:15.497-05:00The Naughty Pig<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Sweet Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923368625647031806.post-69959742323790941352016-05-19T09:03:00.000-05:002016-05-19T09:03:06.891-05:00Variety is the Spice, and we're Spicy!Such a variety of things happening during May. We made another drive to Tulsa on Saturday to celebrate a brand new teenager, our youngest Tulsa granddoll.<br />
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<br />Sweet Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923368625647031806.post-48897731474787949842016-05-12T09:02:00.000-05:002016-05-12T09:02:09.027-05:00Mama's Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up...<br />"Mama's don't let your babies grow up..." <br />Period.<br />
Don't let them do it 'cause this is what will happen.<br />
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<b>Congratulations sweet Kaylee.<br />Class of 2016</b><br />I love you!<br />So proud to be your YaYa.</div>
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<br />Sweet Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923368625647031806.post-24997457626331166542016-04-21T20:59:00.000-05:002016-04-21T20:59:06.968-05:00Twice!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been to the hospital twice this week and that's two times more than I like. I wasn't the patient either time, but I have such a "thang" about hospitals. <i> Guess I'm never gonna out grow that phobia.</i><br />
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Mom fell in the bathroom.<br />She said she simply toppled over backwards. She smacked her head really hard on the tile floor. She never lost consciousness but was quite shaken. Mom's 86, so we thought we'd best go to the hospital to have her looked at. Much to my surprise and my pleasure <b>she checked out just fine. </b> Kudo's to a great ER doc that checked her out thoroughly. Such a pleasure to get good care.<br />
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The nice lady who sits with Mom a couple of days each week, while I shop or have appointments, is in the hospital for her second knee replacement. I wanted to visit, so Mister drove me to three different hospitals. Yes, THREE, in order to find her. Then, when I finally got to the right hospital I realized I didn't know her last name. <i> I know, that's horrible! I know all sorts of things about her and her life, but not her last name. It's just never come up.</i> Long story made short, I finally found her and we had a good laugh about the situation. Only 24 hours since her surgery and <b>she was doing GREAT!!</b><br />
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We've lived in our current house for 10 months and I finally got around to getting an electrician out to put another outlet into our garage so I can finally plug in the freezer! <i> Woo Hoo! Big day here!</i></div>
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This weekend we went to our little niece's Minnie Mouse birthday party. She's a whole two years old now. "Linley", and her Mom and Dad were all dressed in Minnie Mouse tee shirts and her Mom had all sorts of Minnie Mouse party "stuff" to carry the party theme. We've loved watching our 6'4" nephew morph into the sweetest, goo-goo-ga-ga Dad of his precious little daughter. Such good parents.</div>
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My blog isn't set up to allow me to respond to your comments, but please know I read them all and value you, my bloggy friends. <i> Perhaps I'll figure out how to re-work my blog to allow for that at a later date. 'cause so often I would like to "talk" with you. </i> Thank you so much for all your sweet words of encouragement on my previous post about my Mom. <b>You're the best!</b></div>
<br />Sweet Teahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4923368625647031806.post-18277275234206487742016-04-05T15:02:00.002-05:002016-04-05T15:07:26.051-05:00I just can't hide it.I want to be gentle, and say this quietly, "We've had our last freeze and our temps are <b>OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD-BEAUTIFUL </b>now. <i>Maybe I got a little loud. Sorry</i>. I know many areas are having some bummer weather and still waiting for Spring, but it's arrived here and "I'm so excited! <b> I just can't hide it.</b> I'm about to lose control and I think I like it"!!<br />
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Those that follow me regularly know that I'm (along with my sister) the caregiver for our 86 yr old mother who is dealing with dementia. <i> I started not to write that, but the truth is there is no shame in dementia. </i> In all actuality Mom is doing very well. She is physically healthy, and tho' forced (by the dementia) to live entirely in the moment. Most of her moments are spent quite happily watching TV, enjoying a car ride, eating her favorite foods, and seeing photos and hearing stories about her grandchildren and great grandchildren who she no longer remembers. Memories are important so we must savor them while they are ours, because there may come a time when they become out of reach. At the same time, there is a lesson in simply <i>being present </i>and enjoying the now. Hope your "now" is happy, be it sunny or snowy. rain or shine.</div>
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I had a surreal moment last week, one of those moments I know I'll remember forever...I had walked HK (our 3 yr old granddoll) to the park which is about a block from their house on base. There were 8-10 kids playing around. At 5 pm each day the national anthem is played over huge speakers on base. I was chasing after HK when the LOUD music began, but immediately my surroundings felt different. I looked around me to see that all the "play" had ceased as each child stood at attention, facing the direction of the music, hand over heart. A little ashamed, I quickly assumed the position. The sky was blue, the sun was shining, and a gentle breeze blew my hair. The little 6 yr old girl who was standing close by cut her eyes in my direction and said, "You know what that means? It means the Americans are coming!". I felt my eyes grow misty with pride.🇺🇸</div>
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Many of you have asked about our youngest daughter. Many of you have prayed for her too. Thank you so much!! She is out of the hospital now. She was in a private hospital, not a VA hospital (someone asked). They have yet to connect with a doctor who seems willing to run the needed tests to make a solid diagnosis. They are trying to get an appointment with a different neurologist soon. We believe finding a good doctor will be the key to her medical situation. She has insurance, so can't understand the hesitance to run the necessary tests...Thanks for your on-going prayers & concern.❤️</div>
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