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I may face disgruntled soldiers at border crossings, or be overwhelmed by the requests for rides and meds and help, but I tell you what, I\u2019m never without some cute kid nearby, wanting to hold my hand or carry for me whatever I\u2019m carrying.<\/p>\n

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It doesn\u2019t matter which side of the river I\u2019m on, or for that matter which side of the ocean I\u2019m on, there are always precious little people with wide grins ready to make me smile.<\/p>\n

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God gives us encouragement in the midst of our challenges, and I for one am truly thankful for that.<\/p>\n

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