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Daisy... You amaze me with your writes. I ask a guestion and I recieve so much more. I just want to give you a big huge hug. your writes touch my life.
That little red wagon with pop bottles, what a flooded memory...the difference though; I got to keep half the change for penny candy, and I lived in well to do family and not go hungry. I have so much to share with you from all your writes that you shared this morning. I will sit down later a put it all together for you. We will call it, "riches to rags; a complete circle back to riches." to be cont.... "circle" and "choices", hmmm...all in one write...might be a book by the time I am done. Living did not happen all in one day... so this write I will put on the back burner for now.
I pray for you and Gary all that you asked dear friend.
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This video is cool...Christmas lights set to the music of "Amazing Grace".
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Dekrator that was fascinating. The song of choice... I would have prefered a different song. "Amazing Grace" has been for many years a tough swallow for me. But hey, thanks for sharing.
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daisy,
Your story about you and your brother going door to door to collect pop bottles so you could get money to eat when your mom went awol really touched me.
That is so sad. Something a child should never have to worry about.
It reminds me of all the neglect and abuse I saw in my years as a Maternal-Child visiting nurse.
You are my ultimate picture of the perfect teacher for children's outreach. I am very proud of you.
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Dekrator,
I put the words together for Amazing Grace. It is in Cherokee. This was so difficult for me to put together... My grandmother was full blood Cherokee Indian. When I was fifteen she passed to the Great Spirit...God. I am 49 years old and never got over her death. She was my wonderful, beautiful protector when I was young. EVERYONE loved this Christian woman. She taught me so much of how to treat people and the earth. When she passed they played Amazing Grace at her funeral. So I would like to share her song.
u-na-da-nv-ti a-ne-hv-i do-dv-ya-nv-hi-li tso-sv hna-quo ni-go-hi-lv do-hi wa-ne-he-s-di The drums you will hear are the heartbeat of the people. Everytime I listen to this song it makes me cry. So I do not listen to it. I hope this version touches you. I missed a line in the second verse, sorry bout that if you were keeping up with the words to the song.
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MDW,
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful Cherokee version of Amazing Grace and the memories of your precious Grandmother.
You are very lucky to have been blessed with such a loving, Christian role model.
The Holy Spirit gave you the strength to put together the words in honor of your grandmother.
And now you are blessing your own grandchildren with the same love that she showed you...WOW!!
Your grandmother would be so very proud of you and the Christian role model you are for them.
Imagine your joy when your loving, beautiful protector greets you with open arms in Heaven, ready to spend eternity with you and God.
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Good morning friends,
I'm headed to church and then to run some errands so I just wanted to say hello and I pray that everyone has a hopeful day in our Lord.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 Chronicles 16:34 (NIV)
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Morning Dekrator,
Thank you for sharing a scripture before you took off for the morning. Have a beautiful day friend.
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guestion, I was looking for "Yoked" in previous God Thought posts because I thought I asked this before, but could not find. So...maybe if I asked, could I have another understanding please?
I thought yoke means bondage to sin and burden, so I must be wrong... can you explain it from this.....
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My "yoke" upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My "yoke" is easy and My burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30
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MDW,
Try this link and see if it answers your questions about the word yoke.
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Good Evening God Thought Friends,
I've read your posts...may not be able to respond until we get back home to Oklahoma.
First a Prayer Request. As I shared before we are in California. Gary and I will be speaking at a church tomorrow and Sunday. Today Gary woke up and he did not feel well. It is amazing how, in spite of the pain he was able to keep moving along today. Must be the Lord and prayers! However, please pray that God touch Gary with His healing hands and that Gary has more of his best days ever while we are here. Pain down, energy, and mind clear. Thank you friends!
Secondly a praise and a thought. Today some ladies from the church took me shopping (the guys took Gary, whew Gary hung in there ALL DAY). Anyway, the church is a small church and I was absolutely shocked at our "budget". Let me say again...we are talking about a small church. They raised funds all year through various fund raisers. We were told not to look at the price tags.
It is hard to put into words my shopping experience. It was so humbling to realize the money being spent on me was money that the church had been raising all year long. It was a blessed day and it was a fun day with the ladies.
Something happened inside me that I can't even explain yet. It has to do with being the recipient of blessings that cost me nothing...but cost others a lot. I know this thought will "evolve" into being about Jesus.
I am too tired now to think about it more.
I am so thankful to be yoked with Jesus...I need rest for my soul (MDW that'll give you something to think about. Dekrator, I have not yet read your link on yoke but look forward to that.)
An old song, short song...You all bless me so much...I see Jesus in you!
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daisy,
I am definitely praying for Gary and you too.
Lord, please touch Gary with your healing hands and allow him to experience some of his best days ever as he and daisy serve You.
Heavenly Father, please grant Gary pain relief and the energy and clear mind that he needs to do Your work.
Also be with daisy and sustain her also as she and Gary spread Your Word.
I pray Lord that they will have traveling mercies on the way home and will feel rested and fulfilled by their mission.
I pray this in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
daisy, Wow! That was something amazing that that small church group did for you and Gary.
You must have felt very pampered, and you deserve it!
I enjoyed listening to the song you posted.
May you and Gary enjoy every second of your trip as you bless others with your wisdom, experiences, and God's love.
Hope everyone has a great day!
For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies. Psalm 57:10 (NIV)
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Good morning My God Friends,
Dekrator...I took a look at your yoke link, and will read it again this evening. I am missing something in there. Maybe not enough coffee this morning. Thank you for searching for me. I do appreciate.
Daisy.... I said my prayers for you and Gary last night when I put my head on my pillow. Then I read this post this morning and I stepped outside to pray some more. Then I cheated and read Dekrators prayer for the two of you. Dekrator has great prayer words.
Well turn around lady and let me see you in your new snazy ware. I'm sure you and Gary look sharp; with those glowing smiles, warm heart and gentle eyes. Your title for your near future write, sounds exciting and I can hardly wait to hear all about your new experience. Cost you nothing? hmmm....I for one am a recipient of your blessings, every day you touch my life in so many ways. Thank you, I do pray that you had a night of rest and feel refreshed this morning to last you the whole day long friend.
ps.... I thought living in the flesh always has a price tag of some sort?
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Thank you friends for the prayers...and continued prayers. Gary is doing better today than he was yesterday.
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Hey, I know all about yolk... it's yellow and runny!
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Hi friends, I gots another guestion for you.
I recieved in the mail today a letter for a pledge to help with the church expenses for the up coming year. My guestion is.... is this different from the plate that is passed every Sunday? If so.... then what is the plate offering for? Is this where the 10% earnings come in? Why do they call it a plate, it's a bowl?
haha Hens very funny
Ok I really, really do not get this yoke thing... I must be having lyme brain big time today. I actually got lost in the store today. I thought I was in the isle for five min. and I was there for 30, and I missed the boys bowling this morning because I got lost in the bathroom and my home getting ready, and I recieved a phone call of "where are you?" and I still didn't have my make-up on. So I am going to place this part of Meet me in the Meadow here in God thought so I can find it again
Fret buster # 81 ( it is a fret, I cannot figure it out)
``Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30
When you are yoked to Jesus you are not yoked to restlessness, strife, or worry
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When 2 oxen are pulling a cart, they are yolked together. The yolk is the heavy, wooden collar that keeps them together.
Try googling "oxen, yolk" and click on images.
I'm going to investigate "yolk". I'll let you know what I come up with, MDW.
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here's something on the subject by Joyce Meyer...
Have you ever heard that phrase before? Whether you have or not, you probably agreed with it when you read it. It's true that we all have to deal with difficult situations in our life. And when we're stressed out, we get weary and don't accomplish what we need to do.
In Matthew 11:28-29, Jesus says, ``Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me...and you will find rest for your souls'' (NIV).
When Jesus says to ``take my yoke upon you,'' He's saying that whatever you have to deal with in life, if you ask God to help you and pray for His strength, then you and He together can handle anything. We can do ALL things through Christ (see Philippians 4:13).
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Hens, Fog horn penetrated through this brain of mine. The whole page Joyce Meyer wrote makes so much sense to me. Thanks friend. Now I don't feel like a humpty dumpty. You say "I kill myself"...no that would be you "cracked" yourself up
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MDW, have you sunk to my level of bad jokes? (At least you understand them!)
Good, I need all the company I can get!
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Hens, you are full of yourself tonight. Yeah I can understand them bad jokes, no guestions there.
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I think you're right, I must be full of myself tonight - just watching your little green laughing guy pound his fists is cracking me up until tears run down my face!
OOOOOOH, this is a dangerous mood!!
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Good Morning Friends,
Wishing everyone a Lord's Day filled with joy and hope.
Psalm 27:5-6 (NIV)
5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.
6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.
daisy,
I am praying that you and Gary are feeling well today.
Hugs to all!
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Good Morning Friends,
Thank you for your prayers...Gary is doing better! Thanksgiving Mission's Service was wonderful with God's blessings. More services today...and Gary is doing well. I am too. Big Smile. Yes, prayers really do make a difference.
PS: I'll be back to read the thread. Gotta go friends.
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Daisy, so glad you and Gary are feeling healthy physically and spiritually this weekend. This is wonderful news. Thanks for popping in and letting us know. Thank you so much for the beautiful song my soul needed just now. I was unable to attend church this morning because with this lyme brain I am having I did not trust myself to drive. Much better now. I'm starting to feel like me again, but down in the jaw because I missed out on services and my soul feels kind of empty... with no learning, gosple, praising, worshiping. No songs, ho hum.....
So it would sure be nice if whoever was able to attend church...well share with me what you learned today. Ok I am going to listen to daisy song again.
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You ok friend Amber? Still down are'nt you.
I can tell by your scriptures and responses on God Thought that you are not happy Amber. Anything I can do? Sorry if you are still sad. If I am wrong...sorry, and I am happy that you are happy.
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MDW,
You are right, dear friend.
Had a rough week. Mother and sister sent me some sarchastic, demeaning and frustrating emails.
My mother was writing like an immature sarchastic 14 year old.
My sister wrote asking about my well being and mental state because I have not said much to any of them lately.
She asked me if I was still here?...if I have any girlfriends? etc...along with a sermon about forgiveness.(she hasn't practiced her faith in many years)
I took a day to think and answered her honestly and tactfully. The response I got back was:
"OK. That is your reality. I'm done. And this wasn't about you, it was about our parents."
My mother said awful things.
I play it over and over in my mind even though I don't want to.
I know I must move on and forgive them for all of this. My human self just wants to dig my heals in deeper because they have really hurt me.
I feel I am disappointing God.
I can't believe all of this family conflict.
I hate conflict.
I will have to go back and read all of the forgiveness material again and listen to the videos again and whatever else I can think of.
I hate it when people think terrible things about me. It makes me feel so low.
You have good intuition, MDW. Thanks for asking.
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Dekrator my dear friend,
I am going to say a few things and I hope that I make sense to, ok? My brain is not all here but I am going to give this my best shot...
Are you allowing your family to destroy your mind and spirit? Are they worth this loss? You are such a wonderful person with so much giving.
I recall you telling me that even though there are days when you do not want to exercise, "just do it." when you are at the gym, sometimes I am sure you can get through a grueling cycle on some machine by thinking about the muscles that machine is helping, right? Well... maybe during this time of stuggle you can make yourself "feel the burn". Exercise your mind and spirit. Stay away from that bicycle which stays stationary, and try a plunge in the pool and swim some laps. (I am talking about the negative and positive battle you have going on with yourself)
Amber, we cannot wish away our problems, and most likely we cannot put on a fake smile and pretend that we enjoy them. What we can do is meet them squarely and soberly by refusing to view them as shots from an unkind world. Make sense to you friend?
Recently I read a book and Ron Mehl wrote these words and they help me.....
"Storms always leave us with a list of things to clean up and fix. They are the times when God restores to us the things we lose. They help us to see and acknowledge the loose shutters, missing shingles, and rotten fence post in our life while turning us back to the only One who can make the necessary repairs."
I do not think God is disappointed in you friend. Please do not think less of yourself, because you are bigger than this and your family wants to bring you down to there level. You cannot change them but you can change yourself and become stronger and know that God loves you, and we love you. Find those positives you have friend. You mean so much to me Amber and you are special.
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Dekrator, I am sharing with you that which you shared with me on Oct.27th...
Psalm 28:7 (NIV)
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
These songs are the very first christian songs I listened to when I came to God Thought, and I remember how it made me feel inside. May these daisy songs touch you tonight.
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Dekrator,
I am so sorry you have to go thru this right now. It must be very hard.
I have experienced that struggle many times (I'm sure we all have) - when what the heart feels and what the mind knows pull in two different directions.
In this case, your heart feels pain and even anger and your mind knows it must forgive and even thinks the Lord might be disappointed.
So, the struggle. What I have found is that when I have such a struggle and am not in a place where I can do what I know I should, I tell God.
"Jesus, I know you want me to forgive but I just can't seem to do it right now. I want to please you but I'm just not able. Can you help me get to the place where I can please you? Can you change my heart?"
He won't let you down. This is exactly what pleases Him - not that we act perfectly but acknowledging our imperfection we ask Him to take our hand and lead us.
It probably won't be overnight, but it'll be when you least expect it. You'll get there. No doubt.
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Good Evening Friends,
Tonight I am feeling overwhelmed as I look back on the past few days and see how wonderful God has been. He has answered your prayers! Each of you are a part of the ministry that took place and God will reward each of you according to what you have done (that is what His word says).
When we get back home, I look forward to catching up on your posts.
I do have a few thoughts on forgiveness.
I think that it is easier to forgive a person when they are sorry for what they have done...when there can be some kind of "closure" (for lack of a better word).
However when a person is not sorry, or totally denies they did anything wrong...that can make it harder for us humans to forgive.
When we are not able to even have a conversation with the person who has wronged us (perhaps because they are dead or because they refuse to see and acknowledge the truth or even talk to us) what can we do?
Something I did, because the person who wronged me was dead, I went to God. I poured out my heart to God...He heard my cry for help. I was able to forgive and receive His peace and move on with living my life for Him.
Dekrator, May God help you to give the hurt and pain to Him and make you more free. It is His specialty.
Someone sent me the following YouTube video yesterday...there are no spoken words. The title is "Forgiveness". It is POWERFUL! I was touched...
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MDW,
I appreciate your caring and thoughtful response.
Yes, I understand what you are saying.
I can relate to the word that you quoted from the book by Ron Mehl.
Thank you for the scripture and the songs. I don't remember hearing 2 of them before...beautiful.
I will try harder to forgive and move on.
This morning I forced myself to send my mother an email telling her that we would not be there for thanksgiving but thanks anyways. I signed it "love,...".
Made myself hit the send button.
You are special to me too, MDW.
Thanks for being a great friend.
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17hens,
The advice you give is very good and I thank you.
The prayer that you suggest...
"Jesus, I know you want me to forgive but I just can't seem to do it right now. I want to please you but I'm just not able. Can you help me get to the place where I can please you? Can you change my heart?"...
makes good sense and I will say it often.
I needed you to tell me that....to tell me what to say when I am speechless in my heart.
I so appreciate all the kindness and support.
I will try to have more faith.
Thank you dear friend.
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daisy,
Oh, dear friend, you have really hit the nail on the head with your statements...
"I think that it is easier to forgive a person when they are sorry for what they have done...when there can be some kind of "closure" (for lack of a better word).
However when a person is not sorry, or totally denies they did anything wrong...that can make it harder for us humans to forgive."
You just described my mother and sister. Never any kind of understanding, or acknowledgement...just denial, criticism, sarchasm, and more accusations.
I have learned that if something like this happens again (when my mother was here in Feb and said things to me that offended and insulted me), that I should thoughtfully decide what to say and address the problem right away.
I held my tongue back then so I would not say something I would regret. Instead I got alot of resentment.
I will keep trying to give the pain and hurt to Him.
That WAS a very powerful video you posted titled "Forgiveness". I was also touched.
All of your support and understanding is very appreciated and is helping me, even if it is a slow process.
I look forward to hearing about your trip and how God's word touched the people there.
Thank you daisy, you are an invaluable friend.
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This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 1 John 1:5-7 (NIV)
-------------------- The fibromyalgia I've had for 32 years was an undiagnosed Lyme symptom.
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Oh, Oh, Oh, my hand is up my turn. Hi friends, can I tell you about my morning... you know I will. Where to start...hmmm, yes, I saw Paster Rob this morning and we had a long chat. We talked about lyme disease and that he does know about the suffering it creates. We talked about my friends here on God Thought and how they saved my life. We also talked about all my promises I said to God. I want to be a doer and I feel like I am not doing enough.
So guess what?... Paster Rob gave me numbers here in the community to volunteer my time to help more people. Annnd...he asked me to help out at church..to help his secretary with filing and budgeting and more.
We also talked about pledge...a promise. We talked about the bible.. and I will be attending bible classes every Tues. morning with him and 15 others.....cool!
Paster laughed at me when I told him I always have lots of guestions...He told me to Ask them. I hope he does not regret those words.
Then when we were finished he said "Do you want to pray with me?" I say, "as in, you pray and I listen?" He just laughed at me again and said "yes." I have learned how to cry... It was a beautiful prayer and I drove home emotional. What a morning!
Will chat more later, a friend just walked in the door.
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MDW,
That is one awesome morning!!!
Pastor Rob sounds like an excellent pastor.
I am so proud of you for all that you are and all that you will still become!
I smiled when you said..."as in, you pray and I listen?"
I probably would have been thinking the same thing.
You are an awesome doer, MDW!!!
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Thanks Dekrator, yes, I think pastor Rob heared the fear in my voice..I wanted to say no, but how do you tell a pastor no. I am so glad I did not say no. It was strange at first, not use to that.
You know that rose I was telling you about...my gift from heaven...well that rose is still alive and not one single petal(sp?) has fallen off. Can you believe that! the twig is snapped from the rain we had, but it's still alive.
Thanks for over looking my spelling..Pastor. Never needed to know how to spell christian words till now P-a-s-t-o-r I shall not forget.
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Awww, you are like the rose, MDW....alive and beautiful inside and out.
No need to worry about spelling. It all sounds the same when you say it.
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Good Morning Friends,
Busy day ahead, so I wanted to say hello and I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 (NIV)
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Good morning,
Dekrator I like Romans 15:13.(I understand it.) My little man is home sick today, so we are going to crawl up under the covers and snuggle and watch some movies. You also have a wonderful day friend.
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Good Morning Everyone,
I cannot believe how the time has gone by. It is not Monday of Thanksgiving week but it is Tuesday.
It is cold here and I'd love to be in bed under the nice warm covers. MDW, sorry your little guy is sick.
Dekrator, you are in my prayers. May God give you His continued peace that passes all understanding.
I will be back to read this thread...maybe make some comments. Soon I'll start a new thread.
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to be cont.... "circle" and "choices", hmmm...all in one write...might be a book by the time I am done. Living did not happen all in one day... so this write I will put on the back burner for now.
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I'm sure you and Gary look sharp; with those glowing smiles, warm heart and gentle eyes. Your title for your near future write, sounds exciting and I can hardly wait to hear all about your new experience.![[hi]](graemlins/hi.gif)
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Hens, you are full of yourself tonight. Yeah I can understand them bad jokes, no guestions there.![[loco]](graemlins/loco.gif)
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