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Let me see if my movie works...

Ok...I am going to try something that I have never tried before...I am going to try to upload a movie I made about me stroke to my blog. If it works, I am a genius, if it does not, then I am still a genius, but not one who can post movies to his blog. (Just kidding...)

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  1. PaulMarch 4, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Well, it looks like we have a 'genius' for a Pastor, God is Good!!!!...Go Big Red!!!

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  2. Krazy DandelionMarch 5, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Jim,
    You ARE a genious! With tears streaming down my cheek, I watched the beautiful video you created to document your story~ your wondrous walk through a miracle!
    God has blessed us all through your story and I praise Him who has flowed his blessings down upon you, Laura, and your family.
    I love you!
    @ng...

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  3. chenaniahMarch 13, 2009 at 4:44 AM

    Jim, From the pictures of Dennis and me it looked like we were the ones recovering from massive brain trauma! It was a great idea to post the video. It was good to see you! I'm thankful that I was able to be there to see the miracle that God was beginning in you. Through my own health problems and yours 2 things shine as undeniable truths. First, we worship a great God. Second, family is the greatest gift God has given us. I love you!!! Dave

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  4. strokesurvivorMay 1, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    I will try to re-post this later. I tried to post in on Youtue and Facebook, but the song "no Doubt" is copyrighted and they will not let me post it with that song.

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