As I arrived at the row I'd be sitting in Sunday morning, I saw people behind us I did not recognize. We shook hands over the chairs, making our introductions. I moved along toward my husband since church was about to start. I first met Michael, then Nikki, and next...! "Well, hello.....!" I exclaimed with surprise. She stood up, and we hugged over chairs, as instruments doused our conversation. I took my seat and joined in the singing. I'm so grateful for spiritual and relational family in...

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