“May you live every day of your life.”

― Jonathan Swift



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  1. Rev. Dr. Rosemary HydeJanuary 22, 2022 at 10:35 AM

    The same amaryllis is finishing its beautiful blooming at our house as well! It's unusual, surprising, beautiful, refreshing at this cold and beautiful time of year! Thank you for sharing it with us all!!

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