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Getting By With A Little Help From Her Friends

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Mona Lisa Woodfox was born on the Fourth of July. Longtime employee of Lakeside Pets, she loves her job, friends, church and bowling. Like many, she lost all to the storm and has worked to rebuild her life. This fulfilling life is far from typical.
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Inspiration
I seldom think about my limitations, and they never make me sad.


Helen Keller