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samplegirl

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43. God bless you

Mon Jan 19, 2026, 03:52 PM

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both we are in our sixties and never thought retirement would be with such fraught.
I would like to wake up one morning without outrageous news and go to bed without such heaviness.
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Great post. Sending good vibes to you and your wife spooky3 Sunday #1

Seconded. It really is a great post! Scott Alan Swaggerty Monday #48

Certainly reflects my attiude. I didn't get this far in fear, I'm not fearful now. It's time to stand in any capacity we marble falls Sunday #2

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You're honorable, caring people, willing to stand up and speak out for what's right. And whether highplainsdem Sunday #4

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Thank You❤️ So meaningful.......So true. lucca18 Monday #14

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I had Tears just reading you OP, AOG Cha Monday #16

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