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Even When You’ll Become Imaginary?

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Roxana Arama
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“I’d like Grandma to stay real for a long time so we can play together.”

“She’ll stay real for a very long time, sweetie. Don’t worry about it.”

“But if her hair doesn’t turn white all the way, she won’t turn imaginary, right, mommy?” Continue reading →

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