Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Happy Birthday Tricia!

Tricia turns 27 today! She said Last Year was her best birthday ever, and, even considering it was a miracle that she made it that far, I'm guessing this year will be even better. Her hands are healing, Gwyneth is finally feeling back to herself, and the weather is perfect for the three of us to go strawberry picking, a few hours at the beach, and a little time leftover to do whatever else she wants to do! Gwyneth and I are about to make her breakfast!


Please, help us celebrate by leaving a comment and wishing Tricia a very happy birthday!

And, if you'd like to say "Happy Birthday!" with more than words (and she will totally appreciate the words!), please consider donating to our Personal CF Fund-Raising Great Strides Goal (click "click to donate" on the linked page) to help continue to make life better for Tricia and all CF patients around the world. Every penny we raise goes directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation!

Thanks!

Nate

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Amy McEvoy...NJ said...

Happy Birthday! May you have a life time of love & laughter with your wonderful family!

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! The day you have planned sounds wonderful. I'm happy that you are feeling well enough to enjoy it with your wonderful husband and beautiful little girl. : )

Kimberly Wright said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!

Missy said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! Strawberry picking and the beach sounds heavenly. :-) God bless you and your family!

Be Thou Exalted said...

I've been following your story for over a year now. You amaze me! I hope you have the best birthday today! You truly deserve it!

Briana said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!

Anonymous said...

Happy Happy Birthday :))

Patti B.

MagzD said...

Happy birthday to you :) Have a wonderful, magical day!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday!!!!

Enjoy!!

-beth : )
waukesha, wi

Unknown said...

Feliz Cumpleanos!!!!! Enjoy the day!

Elaine said...

A very Happy Birthday wish for you Tricia all the way from Montana. Have a super wonderful day, you deserve it. So glad to hear you are on the road to recovery after your fall.
Elaine from MT

Agnes said...

Happy Birthday baby girl (and wonderful woman). So glad you were born and so glad we were at home the day that " phone call" came. Love ya to pieces!

Jill said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Enjoy your special day!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! hope your day is a fantastic one with your family by your side!

Just me said...

Happy birthday Tricia! I hope you enjoy your day.

Stacey

Renee said...

Happy Birthday, May God Continue to bless you with many more.

The Thornton Family said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
May you have manymanymanymany more!

Glad everyone is getting back to normal.

Stacey in Missippi

alicia said...

Happy, Happy Birthday to you Tricia! Hope its a great one!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! I'm so jealous that you get to go strawberry picking! We can't do that for another couple months.

I hope that you have a wonderful day and that your year is the best one yet!

Amy

SaraG said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!!
Hope it is a wonderful one!!

Kerry said...

Happy Birthday Tricia

Tammy C said...

Happy Birthday!SOunds like you have a fun filled day ahead,Enjoy.

Deanna said...

Happy birthday Tricia...enjoy your day!

Emily said...

Happy Birthday!!!! Have a great day and enjoy the time with family!

mykidsmomx4 said...

I don't normally have funds to donate, but someone blessed me with something this week and I want to pass it on, so I left a small donation. I know every bit helps though!

Happy Birthday Tricia!
May God continue to bless you more than you could ever imagine!

-mykidsmomx4
http://mycellcalledlife.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!! Celebrating with your husband and daughter today is a result of so many answered prayers. Wishing you many more happy and healthy birthdays!!

The Goodman Family said...

Happy Birthday! Hope today is wonderful & enjoy your family!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!!! Have a wonderful day today!!

Ellen from Long Island, NY

Brooke said...

Have a scrumdiddlyumpous day!

Miss Alissa said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! I've loved following your story and seeing how God is using your family to His glory! Have a blessed day!

katherine said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! I'm sure you will treasure the day with your family.

sweetnika said...

Happy Happy Birthday!!!!!!

ryanandjoesmom said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!!! May this be your best year yet!! Have a strawberry for me.

Autumn Days said...

Happy Birthday Tricia. You look amazing and your story is still an inspiration ever day. Enjoy your family day!

Kim said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday to you...cha!cha!cha!
Happy Birthday to you...cha!cha!cha!
Happy Birthday, Dear Tricia...
Happy Birthday to you...cha!cha!cha!

(as sung by my favorite 7-year-old - he HAS to do the cha-chas!)

Our life is a bowl of Barry's said...

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday and another WONDERFUL, HEALTHY year to come! Enjoy your day!

Judy said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!!

GreerPowers said...

Happy Birthday, Tricia! Hope it's a wonderful day, and an even better year than the last! (This is a beautiful picture of you, btw!) :)

Stephanie said...

Happy Birthday, Tricia! I have loved getting to "know" you through this blog and am thanking God with you for your great health and His provision over the past year! May He grant you many more years of love and happiness with your sweet family!

Dougherty Family said...

Happy, Happy Birthday, Tricia!! Have a great time celebrating with your family!

Unknown said...

A very happy birthday to you, Tricia!! I´m so happy to hear that you and Gwyneth are feeling better. I hope you have a wonderful time today with your family, and that God will bless you with your best year yet.

Warmly,
Dionne Medina

Unknown said...

Happy happy birthday. You share it with my oldest daughter who is 13 today.
Have a great day! Glad you are both feeling better.
life is beautiful!
tia

Allison in OH said...

Happy birthday, Tricia! I hope you have a wonderful day and spend it exactly the way you want!

Amber Stoneburner said...

Happy Birthday Trisha! Hope you and your family have a great day hon! Glad your hands are feeling better.

Tracy P. said...

So glad things are on an upswing for your birthday, Tricia! Enjoy!!

Tam said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! I'm still praying for your sweet family. Wishing you another wonderful year!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!!

antonia said...

Happy birthday dearest Tricia!!

God Bless,

Antonia

(England)
xxxx

mrsrubly said...

happy birthday tricia! i hope this will be the best one ever. enjoy your breakfast.

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRICIA!!! :)

Heidi said...

Happy Birthday Trica!!!

Just Me - MJ said...

Happy Birthday, Tricia, from a fellow Taurus! Hope it's a happy one!

Lyndsay said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!! I hope you have a wonderful day with your family!

Angelene and Randy said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! Dios bendiga a Usted y su familia!

Joyce K said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! Your day sounds great! What could be better than spending it with your husband and precious daughter! Enjoy!!!!!!

Christy said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! You are an amazing person in so many ways. I hope you have a terrific day with your favorite people. Just know that we are thinking of you. YOU GO GIRL!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday. You are inspiring!!
Much Love and prayers from Texas.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to you, Tricia!!!

Tara said...

Ah... 27. So young, but with CF why does that make us feel so old? And proud of it! I'm a 33 year old cystic. You'll be happy to know our own team has raised $3,000 to date for CF Research this year!

Tricia, you are a beautiful inspiring mom, wife and cystic. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I enjoy your blog. Have a WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY! Make certain there is cake, confetti, balloons and possibly a parade! hahaha! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Mel said...

Happy Happy Birthday!!!

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Brown Eyed Girl said...

I'm a May baby too and just celebrated my 40th. I hope you are well celebrated today. Have fun spending time with your family and being outside. Gods blessing to you!

-stephanie- said...

Your picture brought tears to my eyes. You are a picture of beauty. Both inside and out. Have the happiest birthday. Enjoy your day. We pray for your family often.

Mary said...

Habby Birhtday dear Tricia. Hope you have a wonderful fun filled day with your family. God Bless.

abi said...

happy happy birthday! Enjoy a fantastic day with your sweet family!

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Rachel Dominguez said...

HAPPY 27TH BIRTHDAY TRICIA! You certainly deserve to have the best day ever!

Holly C. said...

Happy birthday, beautiful mama!

Alicia said...

Happy Birthday Beautiful!!!

Alicia

mom nana nelson said...

TRICIA,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MAY YOUR DAY BE FILLED WITH JOY AND HAPPINESS.
STRAWBERRYS AND THE BEACH SOUNDS LIKE THE BEST DAY EVER.
ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY TRICIA.
GOD BLESS YOU & YOURS. ALWAYS.

The Barnes Crew said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!! I hope you have a great one!! We will be celebrating with you today because it's my daughter's 7th birthday today as well!

Kate said...

Have a wonderfully happy birthday Tricia! I'm sure no one needs to tell you to enjoy every second of it because I'm pretty sure you already do!

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Rachel said...

Happy, Happy Birthday Tricia! Hope you enjoy a wonderfully blessed day!

Robin said...

Happy birthday Tricia! Have a great day!

Kim M said...

Happy Birthday to a beautiful young lady - God is good! Enjoy your special day! I'm sure you have learned to appreciate each day God has given but to be able to celebrate special occasions are more opportunites for creating special memories!
You have a beautiful family and I enjoy watching you on your journey1

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday.

Andi said...

Happy Birthday Tricia. Sounds like you and the family have a wonderful day ahead of you. I am so happy that God continues to bless you and your beautiful family. I continue to read Nate's post regularly to see how you and your little girl are doing. Hope your day is very special.

wife.mom.nurse said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!!!!!!

WendyCarole said...

happy Birthday Tricia

auntrene said...

Happy Birthday Miss Tricia, Have a wonderful day with your beautiful family. Glad that you and little Miss Gwyneth are feeling lots better.
Take Care,
Have Fun!

terri c said...

Happy birthday, Tricia! And many more!

Trisha said...

Happy Birthday to Tricia from a Trisha in CA! Hope you have a beautiful day!

Janet said...

Happy Birthday, Tricia!! Enjoy this very special day.

Becky in VA said...

Happy Birthday, Tricia!

I know you'll enjoy the many blessings of this perfectly beautiful day.

Love to all,

Staci said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! So glad you are feeling better. Hope your day is wonderful :)

Loretta said...

Happy, happy birthday, Tricia! May your day be filled with God's choicest blessings. You're in our prayers, even though we've never met. Have a great day!

Hugs,
Loretta in GA

ShEiLa said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!!!
from 'little ole me' in Nevada.
I hope each year the birthdays just get better and better.

I love your freckles [freckers] as we call them... they don't look good on everybody but they sure are cute on you and I love your short hair.

ToOdLeS.

Carol said...

Happy, happy, happy birthday to you! I'm glad you're feeling better so you can enjoy the day.

Kristi said...

A very happy birthday to you! May your day be filled with fun, laughter, and lots of love!

Gayle said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!!!

Kate said...

Happy, happy birthday, Tricia! You are an inspiration to all!

Sarah said...

Happy Birthday, Tricia! Your strength & grace are an inspiration - enjoy your day!

Semi-Organized Mom said...

Happy, Happy Birthday Tricia!! I hope your day is wonderful. I would love to go strawberry picking and to the beach. Enjoy every minute!!

Sammy's Mommy said...

Birthday Tricia!!
I hope this year is full of laughter, adventure and a whole lot of love.

Blessings to you my friend!!
Sara Sellars
San Diego, CA

The Benzes said...

Happy Birthday!!!!

Staci said...

Hope you have a wonderful birthday!

tricia said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Today is my daughters 33rd birthday!

Marjolein said...

Happy, happy birthday Tricia!
Wishing you a wonderful day

asplashofsunshine said...

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a beautiful woman, wife, mommy, friend, blogger, patient, and the list goes on! I wish I had the chance to know your wonderful family! Stay healthy, stay smiling, and have another fantastic year!

Kerry said...

Happy Birthday Trisha!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!! My sister's birthday is in 2 days. She had a double lung transplant 8 months ago. Every birthday is a victory!

God Bless!
Kerry

Nathalie from Toulouse said...

happy birthday Tricia!!!

Darcy said...

Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day ~ You deserve it!!

Danifred said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! Hope your day is absolutely wonderful :)
Hugs to you!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday beautiful Tricia! It's so easy to see why your daughter is so stinking cute!

Lisa and family said...

Happy, happy birthday!!

Kate said...

Happy happy birthday, Tricia!!!

You don't look at day over 23! :-)

Melanie said...

my Mom's bday is today as well!

Happy Birthday Tricia! A nice, family day sounds awesome! Hope it is wonderful and filled with blessings

Heather's Haven said...

Tricia, may your birthday be the most blessed of all today. Each day is such a gift and you are one who truly understands that. Thanks for always reminding us of how God holds each of us in His very capable hands. Blessings!

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! So glad to see you are feeling up to do a little celebrating. I hope your day is wonderful!

Carol said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! Sounds as if you have a lovely day planned as celebration. You are ever strong and beautiful. Have a great time celebrating the start of what should be the best year yet!

Momof2bz said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! I hope this is a year filled with love and joy. Enjoy your day :)

Michelle - in WI said...

I hope that you have a very Blessed Birthday(and many, MANY more!)

Michelle

Our Two Blessings From Above said...

Tricia,
Happy Birthday!

Debbie said...

Happy Birthday Tricia...I hope you have a great day.

Sallie said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TRICIA. PRAISING GOD FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR. PRAYING FOR MANY MORE FOR YOUR SWEET FAMILY.

Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan Too said...

Happy Birthday, Tricia!
I hope she has a great day!

Alyssa said...

Happy birthday!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday pretty lady!
karen

Anonymous said...

Tricia,
You are my favorite daughter-in-law! I couldn't have asked for a better one! So glad you came into Nathan's life and ours. Happy Birthday!!
Gail

Sunshine said...

Oh Happy Birthday to such a beautiful testimony of God's great love for us! I pray you all have an amazing day today. Sunshine

Classy Fab Sarah said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!

Enjoy the day with your beautiful family...

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday Tricia, and many happy returns!!

Terry H.

Amy Lynn said...

Happy Birthday!!!

Clair said...

Happy Birthday Tricia.
Have a fantastic day with your gorgeous girl and your very devoted husband, lucky lady you!

Rachel said...

Happy birthday from Mexico, Tricia! May the Lord continue to give you the strength and courage to continue living for Him!! Thanks for your example!

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! I have never commented but I must say... those are the cutest freckles ever!

Y'all are the sweetest family. You just keep on keeping on, which is simply marvelous.

Nadine said...

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Tricia
Happy Birthday to youuuuuu

Wishing a very blessed birthday full of love, family and fun...

God Bless!

Nadine

Mama Bear said...

Happy Birthday, Tricia. Another promotion from God! Thank you, Lord.
Hope your day is full of the best!

2 Babes in Boyland said...

Wishing you the very best, today, tomorrow, and always!! Happy, Happy Birthday!! Have a wonderful time making memories together!!

Emily B) said...

HAPPY 27th BIRTHDAY TRICIA!! Have a great day picking strawberries, walking on the beach, and relaxing. You deserve it!
Lots of love,
Emily for the Burgesses

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Jennifer said...

Happy Birthday Patty Sue!!!
Jennifer
Auburn, AL

LA said...

Happy birthday Tricia!!! Hope you have a lovely day and get some tasty strawberries.

May there be many more birthdays to come too...

Now I'm off to twitter to say Happy birthday to you there too...you know, get all social networking bases covered...!!

The Liberto Family said...

Happy Birthday! I'm sure this is even a better year!

Traci Liberto

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to an amazing woman! All the best to you and your precious family! :)

snickie said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!!!

Justine, Romy's Mama said...

Happy Birthday to one amazing woman!

Kristie in Dallas said...

Happy Happy Birthday, Tricia.
Have a wonderful day with your amazing husband and your beautiful daughter. May God Bless You.

Just Courtney said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!!!!

Mary said...

Happy Birthday!!! Many more to come and the best of health to you and your family, God Bless!!!

April said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! Even though we don't share the same faith, you are a true inspiration in every way. I hope you have a great birthday and a wonderful year ahead full of happy days and dreams come true. :)

Ramon said...

happy birthday tricia

Brooks Family said...

Yaye! Happy Birthday!

Unknown said...

Happy birthday, Tricia! You're so lucky that you get two birthdays... One for the day you were born and one for the day you got the new lungs. :D

Christy said...

Happy Birthday, Tricia! I hope every year is more wonderful than the last!

Anonymous said...

Wishing you the very best birthday EVER!!!

Natalie said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! Have a wonderful day.

Christy said...

I hope you are having a great day Tricia, and I hope your wounds are healed. :) Happy, happy birthday.

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday Tricia! I have been following your story since just after transplant and amazed at all that God has done for and through your family. Have a great birthday!

Jackie in NC

Pamela Dawn said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!! We love you- from all of the JOhnson's- Juan, Pam, Leah, Analyse, Dylan, Jaden AND Justin, Davis and Zoe'! Can't wait to see you in about 2 weeks!! Blessings on your birthday- Pamela Dawn

Destini said...

Happy Birthday! Praising on this day with you!

Irene said...

Have a great day Tricia! Strawberry pickin'! What a wonderful way to create some new memories! Happy Birthday!
Irene O

Sinclair said...

Happy birthday and succulent strawberry finding. I hope it is even better than last year!

A said...

Happy Birthday to you!

Angela said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! My sister turned 27 in February, she also has CF and just had her first and second children... how far CF has come... we keep parying it comes further.

kati said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! Hope you have a wonderful day with your family! Enjoy it!

algonquinteacher said...

Wishing you the happiest of birthdays, Tricia!

Amy said...

Happy Birthday and have a great day Tricia!


Amy

Jennifer said...

Happy, Happy Birthday Tricia! May your years continue to be blessed!

Joyful said...

WOW..you're the 3rd person in "blogland" today who I've discovered is celebrating a b'day! I actually just pulled a cake out of the oven...thought we'd join in with everyone else who is celebrating today. Can't do it in person, but can do it in spirit, and then our family will have a time of prayer for you all.

Birthday blessings,
Joy

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Tricia!

Wishing you many more years of easy breathing and strawberry pickin'!
Barbara

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! Love up on your family, for you are truly blessed! I vote that you hit Kill Devils after the beach or after dinner for a treat! Their custard is THE BEST!

Kimberly said...

happy birthday Tricia! I have been following your blog since your pictures with Jessica Claire while Gwyneth was still in the hospital, and I love your family and love knowing how you all are doing. Hope this birthday is the best yet!

Stephanie said...

Happy Birthday! Today is my birthday, too!

Anonymous said...

Tricia, I've been reading your blog and praying for you for a long time, but never posted a comment. I want to join in wishing you a great birthday and tell you how your story has impacted the life of a friend. She gave birth to a micro-preemie and I gave her the address to the blog. It was a huge help to her to read of your story, about the miracle that is your beautiful little girl. The best part was how your faith in Jesus Christ shines through to her. Thanks for being so transparent and such an beacon for the Lord.
Mel Birdwell

mumameee said...

Hugs for your Birthday from us in Australia xo

Sheila said...

Wishing you continued health and happiness on your birthday and in the years to come. Happy 3-cubed!

Anne Fischer said...
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Anne Fischer said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! I've been reading this blog since right after your transplant. I feel as if I know you through Nathan's eyes. You are a beautiful person and the two of you have a beautiful daughter. I hope you have a wonderful day and many happy years ahead.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Tricia, it is soo cool to share the special day with someone as wonderful as you. I hope you enjoy the wonderful wheather we have today! Love ya and have fun!
<3 korinda

Andrea said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!!!

Tracy said...

Happy Birthday Tricia !

Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba) said...

Happy birthday, Tricia! :)

My husband and I picked strawberries on Saturday. It was fun.

Tara said...

I hope you are having a wonderful Birthday Tricia.

Kelly said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!

mommylicious said...

Have a wonderful, blessed birthday!!!

Tammy said...

Happy Happy Birthday!! Pray that you are having a fun day!! Glad you are all feeling better in time for your birthday.

Professor TIllman said...

Happy Birthday, girl! You're looking amazing with the short hair and freckles.

Twila said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!

Jess Walinski said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!! Hope you have the most fabulous day ever and many more wonderful years. You (and your family) are truly an ispiration!

Marcia said...

Happy Birthday. Enjoy your day with your wondeful family.

Ronnica said...

Happy birthday, Tricia! Hope it's been fabulous!

mom2LEAA said...

Happy Birthday Tricia,
may the coming year be as blessed as the past.
Cindy,
in Connecticut

Amy said...

Happy Birthday!!!!

Jaime said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!! I pray that God blesses you with many, many more. Your family is such an inspiration to so many.

Christina Miller said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! May God continue to bless you:) Hope your day is as amazing as your family!!!

Melinda said...

Happy Birthday, Tricia! I hope your day has been amazing!

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRICIA,I hope this day has been everything you wanted it to be.Sounds like the activities you three planned were very enjoyable. May you have many more.God Bless you & your family
Praying in Missouri
Bonnie

Jennifer said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! Many, many more!

Trinket said...

Happy Birthday, Tricia! May it be the beginning of a wonderful year!

Ann said...

Happy Birthday, Tricia. I hope the strawberry picking and the beach were terrific!

Kate, Alek, Hank, and Cash (RIP RED) said...

Happy Birthday Tricia. Alek and I donated to the great strides walk in Maine that Scott and Steph will be walking in Saturday for their children Edgar and Hazel. We will have a walk here in our town May 30th that the family will walk in also........So glad you hands are healing well
Enjoy
Kate and Alek

Karen said...

Ahh 27- it inly gets better my dear.
Happy wonderful birthday to you!

Karen said...

inly?

Hannah Banana said...

HaPpY bIrThDaY!!!! =) I hope you have a WONDERFUL day and a WONDERFUL, blessed birthday!! May the Lord watch and bless you on your special day!!! =)

Chad and Tammy said...

Happy Birthday Tricia!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Tricia! I am a new follower of this blog, but have already fallen in love with your family. I hope that you enjoyed your special day, and that you have many happy birthdays ahead of you.
CF is a disease that has touched my family. I lost a cousin at age 19 because of it. I will be following Nate's blog, as well as yours and wishing you the best. Sincerely, Kathy B. from GA.

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