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A Play Performance – Unexpected Surprise

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A Play Performance – Unexpected Surprise

Our local elementary school has a musical play production every spring.  It’s really good, and I always go because I know I’ll see past students.  For me it is wonderful to see the children I remember, flourishing and having fun.  For the children it is more than wonderful.  Their teacher came to their play! They […]

Jennie Jennie April 2 2 min read

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