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"Okay now, let's have our breakfast." I said and everyone sat down on their seats.
"Lord, thank you for this day You have given us. For another gift of life. For these food we're about to eat. For these beautiful ladies with me today. May You bless these food, O God, that it may give us strength. Strength we need to overcome today's stress in school, in the house, and in the hospital. Take good care of us all, in Jesus name. Amen"
It's our daily routine. To do everything together, as much as possible. What more to ask? I'm satisfied with my life, with what I achieved and what I have. That's why I never missed a single day not giving thanks to the Lord for His blessings.
I am Joshua Figueroa, and this is my story.
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