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"A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavour by her kind percepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts."

I miss my mama.

[0165]

Dawn to eve

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[0162]

In the midst of winter I found there was within me, an invincible summer.

[0161]

Beauty

[0160]

Even though I haven't found you yet, I take comfort in knowing you haven't found me either.

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Princess Yvonne and Prince Alexander, circa 1955

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"When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure."

-- Peter Marshall