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My Good Babushka

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6. I didn't mean he would work at the VA

Reply to HereSince1628 (Reply #5)

Wed Apr 15, 2015, 06:29 PM

Apr 2015

Just meant it might inspire him to reach out to others in some way. Sometimes taking care of others helps us heal ourselves. I hope he gets well soon.

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