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Love you guys. Thanks"},{"startTime":1964.165,"endTime":1968.0949999999998,"body":"for being in church today."},{"startTime":1968.405,"endTime":1970.215,"body":"Know that I'm cheering you"},{"startTime":1968.405,"endTime":1970.215,"body":"on and praying for you."},{"startTime":1970.3249999999998,"endTime":1971.0549999999998,"body":"Have a great day."}]}