Hi Jeff,<\/p>\n
I just read your son Anthony’s wonderful tribute to his grandmother.<\/p>\n
God has truly blessed us with the gift of Christian friends and family-each one a reflection of His love. Your thoughtful advice and godly guidance shared through your website have made a difference in many lives, including ours. May we never forget how blessed we are by the beautiful connections God has given us. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Thank you!<\/p>\n\t
I’ll be sure to pass on this “thank you” to him. He did a fine job with this message.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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