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NJCher

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1. I hope

Reply to A HERETIC I AM (Original post)

Wed Dec 25, 2024, 03:00 AM

Wednesday

They had iPads or cell phones where they could be with their families, at least virtually.

There is no substitute for being there, however, and the fact that they stepped up is much appreciated on this end.

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