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          <body><![CDATA[You're welcome!]]></body>
        
    
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          <body><![CDATA[I have so much to be thankful for! My health, my family and their good health. I have a safe, warm and comfortable home, food, water and clothes. I can use my computer and other appliances whenever I want, with no need to wonder when the elctricity will work. Where I live is peaceful, no need to worry overmuch about crime. I believe this country and its people are truly blessed.]]></body>
        
    
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          <body><![CDATA[Thank you, LaVerne! The same to you!]]></body>
        
    
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