Monday Mornings

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A quote for a Monday:
"Never give up on anyone. And that includes not giving up on yourself."
 ―Dieter F. Uchtdorf
You are so loved. :) Thanks for being alive.
 
Note: This post was originally published on my blog, https://lookingupinsong.blogspot.com, 17 Sep. 2012.
 

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