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April 3, 2020

Orchids for Carolyn

Dayna Nestor (Pennsylvania, USA)

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You will seek the Lord your God, and you will find him if you search after him with all your heart and soul. - Deuteronomy 4:29 (NRSV)

After my heart transplant, I began taking time to slow down and reflect on the little miracles that happen in our everyday lives. Just after my operation, my mom asked me what I wanted when I came home. I told her that I wanted an orchid. I felt a new...

Today's Prayer
Heavenly Father, when we see no way through our trials, help us to have faith in you and to trust your guidance. Amen.
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Psalm 105:1-6

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If I remain alert, I can see little miracles every day.

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