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(I) talk of Christ . . . and (I) write according to (my understanding), that (my) children (and friends) may know to what source they may look for a remission of their sins. (2 Nephi 25:26)
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I currently try to post original thoughts on Fridays, with quotes on Tuesdays. Feel free to comment on new or old posts. Comments on posts over a month old are moderated to avoid spam and will be released whenever I notice them. The comment policy is at the bottom of this page.
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Sister Okazaki passed away two years ago today. She was one of my favorite speakers of all time. The following two quotes are great exampl...
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I welcome dissenting opinions about what I write and will never delete a comment solely because I disagree with its content. However, I will delete any and all comments that include personal attacks or insults (on individuals or the LDS Church) or blanket, thoughtless comments that reflect no effort to understand the post or individual comments - and any comment that I know to be patently untrue and inflammatory.
You can contact me at raydegraw at yahoo dot com.
You can contact me at raydegraw at yahoo dot com.
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2 comments:
I miss you so much. :(
love your Laura.
Miss you, too, Laura.
love your Papa
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