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hen God blessed Amanda Briney, giving her a tender floral bud with a tiny thorn attached, she never once wished she’d been given the perfect bloom. Instead, through many prayers and lots of hard work, she’s gratefully watched her Lilly blossom. Amanda’s daughter, Lilly, has Down Syndrome.

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