Kristine Joy, Writer

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for sunshine and moonbeams

for moments of pure joy and the satisfaction of a job well done

for the kindness of a strangers and payments forward

for green pine trees and blue waters

for friendly faces where one frequents and neighborly neighbors

for rainstorms and clear night skies

for opportunities abound and the journey of pursuit

for challenges that build resilience and the strength to carry on

for shared laughter and love that moves mountains

for bison that roam and flowers that bloom

for the comfort of a hooded sweatshirt and the warmth of a fire

for a lifetime of cherished memories, and for those of you in mine

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