Where the Healing Begins


	Where the Healing Begins

EddieIsSteady

9-14-2009 8:32 PM

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9-14-2009 10:43 PM

lollipop10

I thought that was a Steve Hanks picture! What a touching story. Looking at the face and posture of the woman does give you the impression there's a sad story behind it.

9-15-2009 3:45 AM

chestnut501

I'm glad he mentioned the new plants still in their plastic containers. Otherwise I may have missed them and they are so significant.

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