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"Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times if only one remembers to turn on the light" -Albus Dumbledore

Doing the right thing can sometimes be the most difficult thing to do. Life will throw things your way that you don't always expect or know what to do with. Part of life is learning from the past, correcting our mistakes and maturing as a person. We need water to grow and bloom just like flowers. We need light when all we see is darkness. Everything has a purpose. We may not always know it right away. But things fall into place in their time. Sometimes we just need a little push and encouragement, and most of all, caring and support.

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