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~ a glance out the window this a.m. which informed me that it was snowing/raining and then helped me be prepared for such weather (rainboots and an umbrella!)
~ asking for a volunteer to pray in Primary and having several hands shoot up, however, I chose one of the beginner students and he prayed such a wonderful prayer, it was so precious! I was so proud of him!!
~ carrot soup for lunch
~ meeting up with Felix and a good friend of his for dinner
~ being able to help a friend

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