The paper work for Tricia's transplant is being taken care of today, which means Tricia could be listed and activated as early as THIS MONDAY!
I'll write more about this later (and answer your questions), but for now I just want to pause and say THANK YOU! to God for His continued miracles, THANK YOU! to the Duke staff for all of their extraordinary care, and THANK YOU! to our friends, family and total strangers who have been praying with us for this!
Nate
Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay! Yay!
ReplyDeleteTricia looks fantastic! :)
awesome! Quickly switching prayers from letting her be healthy enough to be placed on a transplant list to finding a transplant donor.
ReplyDeletepraise God!!!! What a wonderful day!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is great news!
ReplyDeletepraying with you
Thank you, God for all the wonders of your blessings!!!! Congratulations on this happy day!! We can see the answers to many prayers reflected in your faces.
ReplyDeletewoo hoo! what WONDERFUL EXCITING AMAZING MIRACULOUS news! yay tricia--the strongest lady in the land!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!! Again, you sure do know how to make a girl cry!
ReplyDeletePraise God! Still praying!
Monday seems to be a day of surgery for many of us. I would LOVE it if Tricia was getting her new lungs in record time.
I will be praying my heart out for the donor family. Lord please comfort their hearts, today and always.
WOW!!!! That is fantastic news. What blessings God has given you!
ReplyDeletePraying for a donor and their family for our dear sweet Patty Sue!
ReplyDeleteAlright! Wonderful news Congratulations to your whole family!
ReplyDeleteThe good news just keeps comin' in! Please let Tricia that a whole load of strangers here in Atlanta are praying for your family, and now we will begin to pray for her donor and his/her family. God's wonders never cease.
ReplyDeleteAnd the miracles just keep on coming.......
ReplyDeletePraise GOD!!!!! Great news, you both look fabulous!!!! We'll be praying!
Matt, Jenn, Maddie and Drew
That's awesome!! Now we can start praying for her donor and his/her family. YEAH!!!
ReplyDeleteThe only way you guys are going to top this is when Tricia gets to hold Gwyneth and then when Tricia gets her new lungs! (Looking forward to that time)
Fantastic news!!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new lurker from NC, sent from Sarah Smith's blog. Your story and love for your girls is inspiring! We'll be at Duke next week with our daughter to determine if her brain tumor is behaving itself! If I see you in the cafteria, I'll say hi...don't be afraid! I have a feeling you are going to start being "spotted" more and more! LOL
All I can say is WOW! and Praise GOD! Also what a precious moment when you finally got to hold your sweet Baby Gwyneth. Praying for Tricia to have her turn soon, until then may the Lord give her patience as I am sure she can't wait for that opportunity.
ReplyDeleteIncredible News! Only our God could orchestrate this! Continuing to pray that God will provide all your needs, according to His riches in glory.
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing news! Praying that Tricia doesn't have to wait too long for her new lungs.
ReplyDeletePRAISE GOD@ Keep the good news coming! The prayers all around the world are working for you and your girls! THANKS BE TO GOD! Maybe now you'll get some messages of some conversion stories of people who didn't believe and your story has changed their hearts and minds!
ReplyDeleteWe'll keep praying for you guys!
I am in tears! Happy tears!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord!
How great is our God!
ReplyDeleteTricia, you look fabulous and Nate,
thanks for sharing your girls with all of us.
To quote a cool pastor, "Go, God!"
ReplyDeleteWe're so happy and excited for you, Tricia!
And for Gwyneth and Nathan!
That is wonderful news. We continue to pray for you all!
ReplyDeleteWOW! WOW! WOW!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful! Now, God, please let Tricia hold her sweet baby very soon!
Kim
Raleigh
What fabulous news!! I know you have to be both anxious and excited!! We'll be praying for all of you. I hope that we all will see a "Coolest Update Ever" post with pictures of Tricia holding Gwyneth very soon!! Lots of love & prayers.....
ReplyDeleteThe Gallop's
The pictures and news on your blog today are just breathtaking. Who would have thought that this is where you'd be 3 weeks ago. We all thought there was a possibility we were going to watch a father and husband go through the deepest grief of his life... now we are watching the greatest joy of a miracle being played out before us...
ReplyDeleteWow... I cry every time I read this blog. :-) Thank you! Thank you! Thank you Lord!
"GOD IS GOOD"
ReplyDeleteTO HIM BE THE GLORY!!!
HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD, SING WITH ME HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD......
ReplyDeleteWhat an answer to our prayers! Praise God!
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow----that is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteI ADORE your SMILES!!! Thanking God for His GIFT of each day, each day He BLESSES you with steps toward growth and healing. GOD IS GOOD!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all of this with us.
Tricia, you look RADIANT!!! GOD BLESS your sweet heart.
Love and Prayers, Angela
Wow!! When you said you had the best update ever, I imagined that it would be kangaroo therapy or being listed. I never in my wildest dreams imagined that it would be both. I bet ya'll are on top of the world right now. I can't wait to hear/see that Tricia got to experience kangaroo therapy.
ReplyDeleteThank you God. Crying all over again. Praying that the paper work is done fast and a donor is found.
ReplyDeleteThank you God. Crying all over again. Praying that the paper work is done fast and a donor is found.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteLove to all.
Tricia,
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing women & an even more amazing mother. I will be praying that someone will make the decision to give life & be an organ donor. God bless & may the wait for your lungs be short & easy.
-bobbi
How AWESOME! Tricia looks wonderful! We will continue to pray with you...
ReplyDeleteWOOT!! What a blessing that must be! Tricia has come a LONG way to get listed or relisted...
ReplyDeleteLaters
Kristen
Our God is the God of miracles, Who makes a way where there is none, Who cares for our every need & loves us with a love beyond all comprehension. He is awesome & has heard our prayers with a loving "yes". Thank you, God!
ReplyDeleteAm lifting up much praise and thanks to our Lord! I am flooded with so much joy for you! Praise Him! Praise Him! Praise His Holy Name! Alleluia! Amen! He is the Mighty One! Thank you for sharing this great report with us. Praying for continued miracles! Love you guys.
ReplyDeleteGod's awesome love and peace,
Cousin Amy
Totally cool! I am sitting here watching "Facing the Giants". If you've never seen it, you need to watch it (but have a box of tissues nearby). Prepare for Rain! (If you don't get that phrase then watch the movie.) We serve a Mighty God!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome news! Praise God.
ReplyDeleteYahoo! Can this day possibly get any better? Let's try and find out!
ReplyDeleteGOGO Tricia!
thank you JESUS!!! hallejiah! ((sp)) sorry just very excited...give a hug for me! Monday hurry it up and get here for TRICA!! Yipppppppppeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord for His mercies are new every morning ~ Great is His faithfulness. He is blessing you for your faithfulness to Him! We continue to pray for every little step along the way to complete healing for both Tricia & Gwyneth!
ReplyDeleteYIPEE!!! Nice job Tricia :)
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for this news! I am praying for the donor and their family, as well as for the three of you. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteTricia is so beautiful!!
Amazing. Was not expecting a Part 2, let alone such a great Part 2. Very very excited for you. Tricia, you look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGreat news!!!!!!! We'll be in prayer for the whole transplant process!!!! Tricia- YOU LOOK GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletePraise God! This is such wonderful news!! At the same time it's a little sad knowing that a donor has to be found and their family will be greiving at the same time your family and all of us will be rejoicing. I will praying that good match will be found and soon and that the donor's family will be conforted in their time of need.
ReplyDeleteYippee! Hooray! What an awesome God we serve!! Tricia looks great...stronger and happy! Still praying in TX!
ReplyDeletePRAISE GOD!!!!
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for Tricia's new lungs as well as the family of the donor.
Oh my gosh! I don't think I've ever had this many goosebumps at one time. :p
ReplyDeletePraise God!!!!
Kristi and the triplets
Oh Yay Yay Yipee!!!
ReplyDeleteIf I could get up and dance to Praise the Lord music I would!
(but I won't - bed rest). But I'm so praising God for you and right along with you!
Totally Amazing!
ReplyDeleteGwyneth's Great Uncle Andy
great news, and you look good holding your daughter, I bet it felt great too.Still praying and sending hugs
ReplyDeleteWOOHOO!!!! :):):):) Thanks for sharing the awesome news!!!
ReplyDeletePraying in NY, Amy
Heck yes! Congratulations! You all are continually in my prayers :-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! It is so amazing watching God work all these miracles through you guys. It is an honor being able to witness them via your account here. Praise God! Keep the good news coming... :-)
ReplyDeleteROCK ON!!!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord! What awesome, wonderful news!!! Tricia, you look beautiful! And, I love the pics of Gwyneth and her daddy! Waiting to see the ones of Gwyneth and her mommy, too!
ReplyDeleteSCHWEEEEEEET! YAY GOD!
ReplyDeleteTricia looks great!
oh wow...on both accounts. It must have been absolutely amazing to hold your little girl! And I'm so happy for you and Tricia..that's just awesome
ReplyDeleteYay Tricia... that is so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your wonderful news with us. I love the pictures of you holding Gwyneth.
My God keep doing what he is doing. He certainly staying close by.
Oh.My.Word. This is soooo good! We are very excited for you all and the tremendous progress God is allowing for both girls.
ReplyDeleteShut up!?..(in a good way) That is awesome! Praise the Lord.
ReplyDeleteThank God for answered prayers. This is wonderful news, and Tricia, you look so happy!!! Just when I thought Gwyneth kangarooing on Daddy's chest was awesome, you spring this one on us. I am so thankful for the three of you. God is working miracles all over the place for your family. I just love it and you guys too. Thank you for the great news.
ReplyDeleteLove, Laurie in Ca.
Thanking God with you!! No need to thank us for praying... that's what brothers and sisters in Christ do for each other! :) Continuing to pray in PA!
ReplyDeleteWhat a praise...God is so great. Trisha looks absolutely beautiful in that picture. You can see the smile in her eyes. Such a great improvement. I will continue to pray for God's perfect timing in the transplant process. I have to believe the whole world is rejoicing with you!
ReplyDeleteYay! Does this mean her health is better? please say it does :)
ReplyDeletePraise God! What amazing, incredible, wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteNow we can begin praying that a donor is found quickly.
Praise God! What incredible news!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference a few days can make! This week must have been the biggest rollercoaster ever for you all. From your turmoil of a few days ago to the HUGE celebrations of these past 24-36 hours. Our God is an Awesome God!!!
ReplyDeleteScore another one for God! Whoo hoo! Congrats Tricia, and Nate! This is awesome news!
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers going up. May God keep filling your world up with blessings!
How wonderful! God is just pouring out his blessings on your family! Is Tricia feeling/doing better?
ReplyDeleteNate, I don't think we're strangers any more :)! Most of us out here have grown to love your girls and you through your words. Answered prayers surely build the faith of those who doubt. WOW! The kangaroo pix of you with Gwyneth made me cry, Tricia's news made me cry - Joyful, joyful we adore Thee! Life is good!
ReplyDelete"Praise to the Giver of Good Things!" Just can't stop praising Him!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what a GREAT GREAT DAY! I first saw the beautiful photos of you holding your sweet baby and now this wonderful news. Tricia looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteWHAT AN ANSWER TO PRAY!!! We are rejoicing with you and will be praying for a good set of lungs. :)
Go GOD! And go Tricia of course:)
ReplyDeleteLove and miss you guys!
Great news!!!
ReplyDeleteI pray that the transplant happens at the most perfect time, with the best fit possible!
Have a great weekend Nate, Tricia and Gwyneth Rose!
I have so much faith now that prayers can be answered!
PRAISE THE LORD!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe will keep praying!!!
What a GREAT week for your family! Just "stumbled" upon your blog last night...wow-what a way to start 2008! I believe that God is going to make '08 GREAT for you...it's evident already, seeing His hand at work! Beautiful family! LOVE LOVE LOVE G's hair! Too sweet! (See my blog for a pix of our "miracle baby" who was 1 lb. 2 oz. and 10" almost 9 years ago! http://scrappinmountainmama.blogspot.com/2008/02/gods-gentle-reminders.html )
ReplyDeleteWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord!
ReplyDeleteI look at your blog daily. Thank you for letting so many glimpse into your life. It's definitely an encouragement.
Nate/Tricia...
ReplyDeleteIn addition to praying for your family, your story has spurred overdue conversations with my family about organ donation. We made sure we all know each other's wishes to be donors, and will have the paperwork in place.
I've always thought about donation in an abstract sense, but "meeting" yall has really put a face to what this means for families.
Awesome! Praise God! :)
ReplyDeleteoh wow! awesome!!!! thank you so much for sharing your journey. I had no idea what CF was until I started to read your blog.
ReplyDeleteWoot!
ReplyDeleteAgain I get to say it(this has to be a record!!!! =) =) =) =)
ReplyDeleteanother day with prayers being answered. Solid proof for any one that "He" is listening and answering RIGHT NOW
=) =) =) =) =) =) =) =)
Tricia you are beautiful,just
looking at your picture no one would have known, what you have been through these last few wks
Look how happy you both are...BEAUTIFUL, the look on both your face ..well those are the looks that say a million words...
YIPPPPEEEE--YAAHOOOO about "on the list & activated by monday,
"YOU GIRL" WOWOWOWOWOWOWYIIIPPPPEEEEEEEEEE
again your words ring true for the doctors ....I'm sorry but you are wrong....
SHOWERING YOU ALL LOVINGLY WITH PRAYERS....
LONG ISLAND NEW YORK
***HEY TRICIA NO ONE ROCKS A
HOSPITAL GOWN THE WAY
THAT YOU DO !!!!
=) =) =) =) =) =) =) =)
AWESOME! God is so faithful. Tears of joy and happiness. Will continue to pray for all of you. Thanks for letting us fellowship with you and your family. Blessings in Christ of Lord
ReplyDeleteWhat awesome news! Congrats Tricia!
ReplyDeleteWHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE!!! Praises and Prayers being lifted up for all of you!
ReplyDeleteYIPPPEEE! Thank you to God for his many, many blessings!
ReplyDeletePraying for Tricia and her potential donor, oh happy day :)
ReplyDeleteWhat great news! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteDaniel is out of surgery. His parents haven't been able to see him yet though... Please continue praying! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeletePraise God from whom all blessings flow! That is wonderful! Praying!
ReplyDeletePraise God from Whom all blessings flow ...
ReplyDeleteWhat a way to start the weekend!!!! YAHOOOOOO!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Tricia you look amazing. Fantastic news.
ReplyDeleteMyra
We love you Nathan, Trisha, and Gwynneth! God is so merciful to let us all be a part of your lives and I thank Him for your family's gifts to us all. Through your sacrifices we are blessed. I pray for strength and peace for all of you, and for the family that will become part of your life, hopefully soon. Rest dear Trisha and know that your journey is bringing love to many. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
ReplyDeleteLove,
George and Paula
PRAISE GOD!!!! Both girls look fantastic! Praying for you still! (and Daniel too)!
ReplyDeleteOH WOW!!! What amazing news!! Hooray!!!
ReplyDeleteYou look fantasic Tricia!!
Oh my gosh, you're right. It IS the coolest update ever.
ReplyDeleteYay!!!! Such happy news to start your weekend off right!
ReplyDeletePRAISE THE LORD!!!!
ReplyDeletewooooooooooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooooooooooo amazing gob smacking news!!!
ReplyDeletehow wonderful!!
Praise God, Nathan and Tricia! This is an answered prayer! Cheri
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for all of you!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing, wonderful news!! Praise God!!!!!
ReplyDeletePraise God! I'll be praying and posting. You two look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! When you say collest ever you aren't kidding! Love the pictures this morning. I especially love the one of you with the red rimmed eyes. She looks so peaceful and warm all cuddled up with Daddy! Congratulations Tricia!! We are praying for you and the donor family! What an incredible God we serve!!
ReplyDeleteI think my friends heard me squeeling from here in Clayton.
ReplyDeletePraise Jesus.
Praise God!
ReplyDeleteContinuing to pray with you!
By the way, Tricia looks fabulous!
Tricia - you look BEAUTIFUL! The smile on your face is radiant!
ReplyDeleteOn Wednesday nights at church, we're teaching the K's & 1st graders this Don Moen song, and it is playing in my head with THIS post:
God is good all the time!
He put a song of praise
in this heart of mine!
God is good all the time!
Through the darkest night,
His light will shine!
God is good, God is good all the time!
Praying for your - AND the donor's - family!
~ becky b
Whoo-HOO!
ReplyDeleteSO happy to read that the good news continues to flow in & that your prayers continue to be answered - none deserve it more than you & your beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lord, for your works in our midst. Thank you for the blessings you have continued to lavish upon Nate, Tricia & Gwyneth. God, continue to minister to this precious famiy. Help everyone to be an encouragement & to demonstrate love. I praise you & stand in awe of how great you are! Continue to show us miracles. Thank you for Nate, Tricia & Gwyneth. Thank you for their ministry to all of us--living for Jesus! Amen.
ReplyDelete~Sara in MD
Travis and Tricia,
ReplyDeleteI have been following your story for a few weeks now and am so blessed to watch God do amazing things in your lives. As the director of a Pregnancy Resource Center I am fully aware of the preciousness of human life. How great it was to see the pictures of you holding Gwyneth. It is amazing the impact that can have on her health (as I am sure you are aware). Can't wait for the day when we hear that you all are home again. Thanks for sharing your story and your faith. Rejoicing with you everyday as our Father works on your behalf.
Wow! What a day! You all look terrific too! Praise our Lord!
ReplyDeletePraying in snowy Michigan!
Let the Praises Ring!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so grateful that God is letting me participate in this! I'm so amazed by all of this!
ReplyDelete(sniff)
Wonderful News!!!
ReplyDeleteWe're dancing again
on the Outer Banks...
doing the happy dance.... happy, happy, happy....Love you guys,
ReplyDeleteBeth, David, and Nick
TOTALLY AWESOME! I am so happy for you guys!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome gianormous miracle!! God rocks! I love it how He always exceeds are expectations :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat news! God is good! Continuing to pray like crazy from lovely Atlanta.
ReplyDeleteJoanne
Glory be to God!! Tricia looks beautiful by the way!
ReplyDeletePraying for Tricia and your families. But also, since there has to be a death to have live in this case, I pray for the donor and his/her family. What a Christian thing to do, to give life after your own death. Donors are quickly becoming my own personal heroes.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture of you and the baby!!!
Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteTricia, you look terrific! :-)
Marissa
Yay! Praise God for that!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news!! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love to you, Tricia and Gwyneth! My son (aged 8) has CF and we try to stay strong. It helps to have wonderful strong role models.
ReplyDeleteReading and praying.
ReplyDeleteMuch love
x
I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am!! For you, Nathan..for getting to finally hold your precious baby girl. And for both you & Tricia for Tricia finally being put back on the list. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Father, for your mercy and blessings. Thank you for continuing to not only hear, but listen to our prayers. Thank you so much for the miracle that is Gwyneth, and for the miracle I know you're now preparing -- Tricia's transplant. Thank you so much Lord for your love.
Amen.
Lots of Love to y'all!!
AWESOME news!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo!!!!!!!!!
-Shannon in Austin
Praise the Lord....Praise the Lord!
ReplyDeleteContinued prayers for Tricia....and a huge HUG!
from
Marge in Maryland
Of course...Still praying for Gweneth Rose! oh....and you too Nathan!
Yay!!! This is so exciting! Sending you prayers from SC! :) :) :)
ReplyDeletePraise God for the wonderful news. Tricia, you look beautiful and ready to continue the fight. Our prayers will continue to be with you.
ReplyDeleteNate & Tricia,
ReplyDeleteWe used this song to open our Easter Son-Rise Drama Celebration on Jockey's Ridge last Easter. It is an Amazing, Beautiful classic hymn done in a contemporary way.
Nate, I believe you were one of our Roman Soldiers one year! So, picture the break of day and girls with Worship flags ushering the worshippers into the Throne Room of our Almighty God!!
These lyrics are just as timely today as when they were written in 1680!
I just might have to grab We're Art, a few Worships flags and go dance on Jockey's Ridge!!!!!!
We love you!
cindy w.
(Opening Worship Dance
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
from: Passion: Hymns Ancient and Modern
Lead Worshipper: Christy Nockels)
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
The King of creation
O my soul, praise Him
For He is thy health and salvation
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near
Praise Him in glad adoration
Praise Him
Praise to the Lord
Who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth
Shelters thee under His wings
Yea, so gently sustaineth
And Hast thou not seen how thy desires e'er have been
Granted in what He ordaineth
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Praise to the Lord
Who doth prosper thy work and defend thee
And Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee
And Ponder anew what the Almighty can do
If with His love He befriend thee
Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore Him
And All that hath life and breath
Come now with praises before Him
And Let the 'amen' sound from His people again
And Gladly for'ere we adore Him
And Let the ‘amen’ sound from His people again
and gladly for’ere we adore Him
Chorus (very slow)
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah,
hallelujah, (slight pause)
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Praise God
ReplyDeleteGod is SO good! I prayed for you guys as I was getting my MRI of my brain today.
ReplyDeletePraise God from whom all blessings flow!!
ReplyDeleteTricia looks fantastic. :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all of you! I will continue to pray!! :)
Wow! Tricia looks really good too!
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord!
Leah Courtney
What thrilling news!!! Thanks be to God!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you, your wife and your baby girl... I learned about you form a woman in your church. I live in NY and my husband is the pastor of a church here. We will be praying for you and cant wait to hear God's goodness updated here!
ReplyDeleteIt is evident that HE IS YOUR STRENGTH!
We are praying for you here in NY! You do not know me but I know a woman from your church. My husband pastor's a church here and we will all be praying for you, your wife, and your baby girl! God truly is your strength! Blessings to you all! Dawn
ReplyDeleteWonderful news! More prayers coming your way...
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing. Our God is truly Amazing. Never underestimate the Power of our miraculous God. Also the power of a righteous mans prayer!
ReplyDeleteOur God reigns!
Tricia, you look the best. You, Gwyenth and Nate are loved and prayed for more than words can say.
just a thought while i read you talking about breastmilk that that is something people don't often think about like blood or organs but it is a need as well, for women to donate that is.
ReplyDeleteBooyah!
ReplyDeleteYEEHAW!!!! The joy in y'all's faces says it all. Continued prayers.
ReplyDeleteJust noticed that above I called you Travis. I'm sorry when I wrote that comment I had just finished writing an e-mail to a Travis. I know your name is Nate. Glad to hear the other good things that have been happening this weekend.
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