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	17 yr Old Carer

jonhatespigeons

5-27-2007 12:15 PM

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carer, amazing, remarkable, human

jonhatespigeons says:

All this, and she has a heart condition from catching meningitis. A brave and wonderful person.

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6-22-2007 3:51 PM

adamc

There really are some remarkable people out there. I hope she goes on to have a wonderful life -- she certainly has the work ethic to accomplish whatever she hopes to.

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