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Love, Joy, Hope

December 26, 2025 herwincabasal Leave a comment

Merry Christmas from Cabasal family, to yours! 🎄

(insert Herson, Emman, Hailey, and Harris)

Thankful for our first Christmas celebration in our dream house. 🏡

Thank you, Lord, for the answered prayers.

Love. Joy. Hope.

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