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	Knowing Hector

digits

2-21-2008 5:30 PM

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animals, memoirs, story, domestic abuse, domestic violence, animal rights, handicapped, abuse, disabilities

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2-21-2008 11:37 PM

scarecrow2007

Awwww, digits, what a great story! Thanks for sharing! I'm embarrassed to say it faked me out for a moment!

2-22-2008 6:55 AM

digits

Oh Goodness! Do you mind sharing how it faked you out? I would not want to do that to someone if I could help it!

...and I am glad you like it. That makes my heart swell upon hearing that first thing this morning!

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