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February 27, 2016

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Elizabeth: Mother Elizabeth is a Episcopal priest, poet, and triathlete, currently living and working and crafting in small town Franklin, Pennsylvania. All of the statements are her own, except when she attributes. She tries to make sure everything is attributed properly, please excuse an occasional mishap. She is in love with God's world and doing everything she can to make sure people know about Jesus.

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