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Ester P – Maple Grove, MN

"One night, I woke up before sunrise, and something compelled me to walk to my parent’s room. My dad appeared happy and at peace while sleeping. When I got closer to him, I saw that his chest was not rising and falling." Ester P - Maple Grove, MN Snippet from "How Adversity Made Me Stronger"…
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How Adversity Made Me Stronger

During World War II, the Empire of Japan occupied the Philippines from 1942 to 1945. I was only four years old when my village was decimated. I remember the first time I heard the terrified screams of our neighbors, “The Japanese are coming!! Run!!” Papa quickly grabbed my 2-year old sister Teresita and firmly commanded us…
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When Life Turns Upside Down

My husband and I have been together since we were 18. The moment I saw him, I was immediately attracted and introduced myself to him. In college, after two weeks of really getting to know each other, he asked me, "You're going to be my wife, right?" In my heart, I knew we would be together…
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