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Omara Layne Pumpelly
Born November 4, 2010 at 2:20pm
6 lbs 10oz, 19.3" long

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  1. Yahoo! Omara is beautiful! And you, sweet Miriam, look amazing! Pumpelly - party of 6! We praise God for your growing family and the path God has put you on. I am hopeful God has our paths crossing again...sooner rather than later. Blessings to you all, and congrats on that precious little one! We love you. T L E I N

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  2. Pumpellys, you are a beautiful family. Omara is so pretty! We think of you so often, and we pray for God's most precious blessings to continue upon each of you. How we would like to see you again! We'll plan on your stateside R and R. Our love, Bernard and Jackie

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