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Blown Away


This week we were honored as the alumni of the year for our graduate alma mater. All the way to the banquet, we kept wondering why they selected us! This is an award we certainly did not expect and we do not feel we merit such an accolade. Our desire, above all else, is to serve our Lord well and finish the race. We give God the glory for any good thing that comes out of our lives and are very humbled that He would use us in any way.
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  1. ShiloJuly 2, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    Congrats! May God use the award to increase your influence and bring greater light to your ministry!
    By the way, you look gorgeous!
    Shilo

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  2. Jeff and Amy McKissickJuly 2, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    what a blessing!

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  3. Rebecca Conduff AguirreJuly 3, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    That's really neat! And I hope it does give greater exposure to your ministry and glory to God.

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  4. ChristieJuly 3, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    Congratulations!!! What an honor to be chosen!

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  5. UnknownJuly 4, 2009 at 5:05 AM

    Norberto, Julie Just an added special Blessing with more to come. This is truly enhance the future exposure of your mission.
    Charles, Twila in Kansas this week to be with his Mom. Will return Monday July 6, 2009. Love Jim Faye Buchanan

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