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The South Porch

Alyson Punzi

If your heart is heavy like mine, grab a cup of coffee and sit with me here. The sun warms our faces and the birds chirp in the trees. Together we'll gaze out upon grace in the face of death.

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    mama | widow | author of "He Always Hears," a picture book that shows children how to lament.

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