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" I love the American openness and use of language; I just don't know how to be that way. "

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" I choose to live in the present because when you suffer from chronic illness, you don't have a choice. It's day by day, one foot in front of the other. When there is a good day, you soak up that moment. Those 'good selfie' moments are captured because they're a gift. "

" I am so grateful for my children who remind me every day what matters in life, and I feel fortunate to be their mommy and share their special love. "

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