:)

email i just got from one of my friends who is my parents' age back in memphis:

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Lara,

Just wanted to let you know that I will be praying for you especially hard
this weekend since it is your last one to study before your math orals on
Thursday morning. I have great confidence in you and your ability to do
great on these tests however I know how nerve racking it can be when your
the one taking them! Hang in there girl, you will do great!

In HIS Name!
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that makes me smile... now hopefully my meeting with diane this afternoon will be equally affirming... we shall see!