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"when you doubt that we live in the most incredible magical beautiful place spend 2 min & watch this"

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  1. what a coincidence that i see your apt reminder right after i posted my latest...

    thanx for bringing us back to the awe...

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  2. I really am eternally greatful to you, Aunt Connie.

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  3. And I am so glad there is a Faraz Haider in this beautiful world.

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  4. Dear Nephew, don't let anyone or anything corrupt your pure and beautiful soul.

    By the way, you will pardon me if I share something I think you alone of all on RR will most appreciate - even while the title notices it's our Christmas time...

    http://news.yahoo.com/spectacular-christmas-comet-amazes-skywatchers-chile-051310793.html

    I know as well there are such amazing events in sky on on earth which may be a glimpse of Allah's blessings for those faithful to Islam as well. If so, I'd LOVE to know about such because I am so glad to share all that we "of the Book" share in common and how we enlarge and bless one another's faith.

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  5. Also, Faraz, you may be blessed to see my latest post -- a prayer -- on One Heart for Peace.

    Your grateful American aunt...

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  6. I need to return with more, but wouldn't want the opportunity to slip by - to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!! :)

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  7. I've never seen a comet in the sky first hand. I bet it's fascinating.

    :)

    Have you A.Connie?

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