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Journey, Day 1


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Anonymous said…
you are so cute!! thanks for the updates on the travel. Makes you seem not too far away. love you nephew
8/10/2006 10:45 AM
Anonymous said…
It was crazy to hear your voice! It hardly even seems real, but you really are gone, aren't you?

Keep us all posted, and give me a call sometime to fill me in on all the crazy goings-on (is that right?) at SC.

/cry
8/10/2006 6:24 PM
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