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Steph’s Aug 22 Surgery

Friday, August 22, 2008 2:29 1 Comment

And another one is going in on August 22 for the colon removal surgery. We are definately thinking of you and hoping that you have a speedy recovery! Keep us posted and remember this is going to give you great health and many good years ahead! Check out Steph’s page and link to her blog here! [...]

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