TO KIMUYU AND DR .JOHN FOUNDATION COMMITTEE KANSAS CITY U.S.A FROM 4TH MAY 2021.
VISITATION TO THE SPONSORED CHILDREN OF KIMUYU AND DR.JOHN FOUNDATION BY PASTOR JACINTA KYALO.
AIM
To visit the sponsored children and their guardian’s and know how they are going on.
On 4th May 2021 I paid a visit to some of the sponsored children .
- Edwin Musau Mavuti No24
- Denis Mutua Mavuti No 25
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above children .I arrived here and found the children together with their mother. The children were busy doing revision .They told me that they wanted to prepare themselves because schools will be opened on 1oth May 2021. I encouraged them to keep it up.Musau is 13years old ,he is in grade seven at Kinga’atuani primary school .His health is good While Mutua is 16years old .He is in grade ten at Tututha secondary school, his health is good. I congratulated the children for behaving well during that long vacation. I encouraged them to maintain that behavior as they go back to school. I had a wonderful time with the family .The mother who is a widow has a challenge in getting school fees. I encouraged her to trust upon the lord . Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from psalm 23; 1-6.
On 5th May 2021 paid a visit to another sponsored child .
3. Mercy Ndunge No 23.
I left at home at 8.ooam and visited the above child .Their home is situated at Makueni county .I arrived here and found the child together with her grandmother .The child was looking after the goats . Here the climate is wet, it has rained and the crops are doing well. The child is 15 years old, she is in grade nine at Tumaini girls high school .She is average, and her health is good. She told me that she enjoyed the long holiday and she is ready to go back to school and study hard
he grandmother is a casual laborer and she told me that she has a challenge in getting school fees so she is requesting whether she can be supported. I had a wonderful time with the child, we shared on behavior and she was blessed .Before I left I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Proverbs 3; 1-5.
On 6th May 2020 I paid a visit to another sponsored child
4. Eric Mumo No 27
I left at home and visited the above child; their home is situated at Mbooni west, Makueni County. I arrived here and found the child together with her grandmother. They were busy in their garden uprooting weeds .They have planted maize and beans, the crops are doing well but they need more rainfall. Well, the child is 11years old, he is in grade five at mavindu primary school, he is average, and His health is good. The family is in poor shape but I encouraged them to work hard on their garden. I also encouraged the child to be obedient to her grandmother and also to study hard when he goes back to school. The goats are well kept .Before I left I prayed for their needs and shared the word of God from Psalm 37;4-7.
On 7th May 2021 I paid a visit to other sponsored children .
5. Ndolo Mwania No 11
I left at home at 8.00 am and visited the above child. I arrived here and found the child .He was doing revision .He told me that they were given a lot of assignment and he was trying to complete. The child is 19years old .He is in grade ten at kithangaini secondary school, he is average, and his health is good. He told me that he is putting more efforts in studies so that he can pass well, he is aiming at university. I encouraged him to keep it up. The child stays with his brother who is a casual laborer .I had a wonderful time with the child ,we shared on behavior ,I encouraged him to avoid bad companies because many young children have dropped out of school because of influence and they are spoiled .The child is well behaved. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from psalm 1; 1-5. I left from this family and proceeded on to No 15.
6. Cosmus Ngumbi No 15.
I arrived here and found the child together with his siblings and their mother .They were busy in their garden .It has not rained but they were cultivating .The crops need more rainfall. The child is 14years old. He has completed grade eight and obtained 296 marks out of 500.He is looking forward to join form one. His health is good. I congratulated the child for his good results and I encouraged him to behave well because they will stay at home for three months before they join form one .He has promised me that he will not a shame us. The family is in poor shape, they are requesting whether they can be supported with school fees .The house is fair. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 61; 1-6.
On 10th May 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child .
7. Mutungi Kimatu No 10
I left at home and visited the above child .Their home is situated at Kiteta division ,Makueni county . I arrived here and found her aunt; the child had gone to school. The child is 16years old, he is in grade six at imale primary school .He is below average .His health is poor .He is H.I.V positive and he has been attending clinic at Tawa level four every month. I told the aunt to encourage the child .I had a wonderful time with her , We shared on the challenges she is facing but I comforted her with the word of God .In this area they will not harvest anything but they will get food for cattle. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Luke 5; 17-26.
On 12th May 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child.
8. Mary Munyao No 35
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child .I arrived here and found her grandmother; the child had gone to school. She was looking after the goat’s .On side of the garden they have cultivated but the crops are very poor because of lack of enough rainfall and fertilizer, the soil is very poor .Well, the child is 13years old, she is in grade seven at Kithangaini primary school. She is average, her health is good. The family attends church at A.I.C Kithangathini .I encouraged the grandmother to trust upon the lord .The house is fair. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Matthew 7; 7-10
On 13TH May 2021 I paid a visit to other sponsored children .
9. Ngusye Ngui No 32
I left at home and visited the above child I arrived here and found her mother .The child had gone to school .She was watering some vegetables she has planted near her house and they are doing well. On side of the garden she had planted maize and beans but because of lack of rain fall they are not doing well . I encouraged the widow to trust upon the lord .The child is 12years old ,she is in grade six at Kyaitha primary school ,she is average ,her health is good.The house is fair the goats are well kept .Before I left I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from psalm 40;1-5. I left from this house and proceeded on to No22.
10. Kimeu Mutua No 22
I arrived here and found her mother who is a widow . She was looking after the goats .The child had gone to school .I was welcomed in the home . The child is 16years old .He is in grade ten at Kavumbu secondary school .He is average ,his health is good .I had a wonderful time with the widow ,she told me that she has a challenge in getting school fees because she is a casual laborer .last term she had requested to sell some of the goats to pay school fees and she was allowed .Now she has remained with two goats but I told her that she should not worry they will give birth to other kids .The house is fair .I encouraged her to trust upon the lord because he is the provider .Before I left ,I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from philipians 1;6.
On 14th May 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child
11. Grace Kavoo Nzioki No26.
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child .Their home is situated at Makueni county. I arrived here and found her mother .The child had gone to school .Here it is very dry .They had planted maize and beans but they need more rainfall. We are crying to God so that He may here our cry .The child is 13 years old, she is in grade six, she is average, and her health is good. The mother is a widow and she is H.I .V Positive .Her health is poor. I had a wonderful time with the mother. She told me the challenges she is facing and I encouraged her with the word of God. Before I left I prayed for their needs.
On 17th May 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child .
12. Mulela Kaleli No 3
I left at home and visited the above child .Their home is situated at kyanzavi Kangundo. I arrived here and found the child together with her mother. I was welcomed in the home. Here it is very dry .They are not expecting anything from their garden .I encouraged them not to worry God is aware and able to change the situation. The child is 15years old .He has done grade eight and he is looking forward to join grade nine .He had performed very well .He had scored 356 marks. The mother is requesting whether she can be supported with school fees. She is single and works as a casual laborer. I had a wonderful time with the family; I encouraged them to trust upon the lord. I also congratulated the child for working very hard. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from 1 Peter 5; 6-7.
On 18th may 2021 I paid a visit to other sponsored children
13. Mwendwa Ndinda No 13(Handicapped and abnormal)
I left at home and visited the above child .i arrived here and found the child together with her grandmother .I was welcomed in the home. The child is 19years old .He has been sick for many years and taken to different hospitals but there is no sickness seen .The child cannot walk talk sit ,or hold anything .He always needs a lot of care and attention . I encouraged the grandmother to count it pure joy and wait upon the lord .The house is fare , The goats are well kept .Before I left ,I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 77;1-8. I left from this house and proceeded on to No 28.
14. Wambua Mutanu No 28.
I arrived here and found her mother who is not normal and their grandmother. The child had gone to school. I was welcomed in the home. The family is in poor shape. The grandmother is the only bread winner and he works as a casual laborer. She is also very old . I encouraged her to take heart and ask God to help her. The child is 13 years old; he is in grade six at Mamiloki primary school. He is average, his health is good. The house is fair, the goats are well kept .Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Mark 3; 1-6.
On 19th May 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child .
15. Musembi Nthenya No 17 (the blind)
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child. Their home is situated at Mbooni west Makueni county .I arrived here and found the child together with her grandfather .Child’s mother is alive and she works at Nairobi as house maid . Here the climate is cool and dry. The child has completed grade eight and obtained 305 marks .He is at home waiting to join form one. He is 15 years old. His health is good. I had a wonderful time with the child I congratulated him working very hard to score 305 marks .He has tried very much. He assured me that when he will join grade nine, he is going to put more efforts to score A in high school .I encouraged him to keep it up. The house is fair, the goats are well kept. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Luke 5; 17.26.
On 21st May 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child .
16. Lillian Mutheu No 41
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child, I arrived here and found her mother who is not normal and their grandmother .The child had gone to school. Here it is very dry. The crops are drying up. I encouraged them to trust upon the lord. The child is 13years old, she is in grade seven, she is average, and her health is good. The family is in poor shape. The grand mother is the only bread winner and she works as casual laborer. The house is fair the goats are well kept. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 41; 1-5.
On 24th May 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child
17. Bahati Maingi N0 36
I left at home and visited the above child .I arrived here and found her mother who is a widow .The child had gone to school . I was welcomed in the home . The mother is very happy and thankful because of repairing her house .She told me that she lacks words to express her joy .She says may God bless you abundantly . The child is 14years old ,He is in grade seven at kasolongo primary school .He is average ,his health is good .The widow has 6 children and she works as a casual laborer .I encouraged her to trust upon the lord and to be a role model to her children .The house is now fair ,the goats are well kept . Before I left ,I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from 2Kings 4; 1-6.
On 25th May 2021 I paid a visit to other sponsored children .
18. Norah Mutinda No 12
I left at home at 8,00am and visited the above child .I arrived here and found her mother together with their grandmother .The child had gone to school .The grandmother was cutting grass. . The child is 15years old, she is in grade ten at kikelenzu secondary school .She is average her health is good .The grand mother is the only bread winner and she works as a casual laborer .Her daughter is H.I.V Positive and her bogy is weak .She cannot perform heavy duties .On side of the garden they had planted maize and beans and because of lack of enough rainfall, they will not harvest anything .The house is fair, the goats are well kept,. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 71; 1-6. I left from this house and proceeded on to No14
19. Kelvin Muthama No 14
I arrived here and found the child together with her grandmother .The child was looking after the goats. I was welcomed in the home. The child is 18 years old .He has completed high school .His health is good. I had a wonderful time with the child .i congratulated him for persevering up to the end .Many young boys and girls have dropped out of school because of involving themselves with bad companies .We are happy because the sponsored children in our program have stood firm despite of the challenges they were facing and we praise God for that . The child told me that he is looking forward to join college .He had obtained a mean grade of C- .The house is fair, the goats are well kept. Before I left, I prayed or their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 1.1-5.
On 26th May 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child .
20. Muuo Mutinda No 21
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child .I arrived here and found her mother .She was coming from the river to fetch water. I was welcomed in the house. The child is 12years old; he is in grade three at Kyeenthei primary school. He has a mental problem, he is below average .His health is good. The house is fair, the goats are well kept. I had a wonderful time with the widow, She told me that she has a challenge in getting food because she is not getting casual jobs they are rare because of economic crisis because of corona virus .I encouraged her to trust upon the lord because He cares for us .She had planted maize and beans on her small garden but she will not get anything because they have dried up. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 138.
On 27th May 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child .
21. Mumbua Mulwa No 16.
I left at home and visited the above child .i arrived here and found the child together with her mother who is a widow. They were cutting grass. The child is 18years old; she has completed high school and obtained a mean grade of C .She was in Rock view High School. Her health is good. I congratulated the child for her well done and standing firm as a young lady. Well she told me that she is looking forward to join a collage and I encouraged her. The house is fair, the goats are well kept. I had a wonderful time with the family ,I encouraged them to trust upon the lord .Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 37;4-6.
On 28th May 2021i paid a visit to other sponsored children
22. Job Musembi No 38
23. Eric Musembi No 37
I left at home and visited the above children .Their home is situated at Kakima Makuen county .I arrived here and found Job’s mother who is not normal and their grandmother. The children had gone to school .Here the climate is cool and dry. People had planted, crops were doing well but because of lack of rain fall they are drying up. I encouraged them not to lose hope but to count it pure joy. Job is 16years old ,he is in St Stephen secondary school ,grade nine .He is average , his health is good .While Eric is 17years old ,he is in grade ten in the same school ,he is average ,his health is good. The family is in poor shape .Eric mother is the only bread winner in the family and she works as a casual laborer. I encouraged the family to trust upon the Lord .Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 61; 1-7.
On 31 may 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child
24. Brian Muema kioko No 29
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child. I arrived here and found her mother the children had gone to school. This widow the lord has blessed her with six children and she has a challenge in bringing them up because she is a casual laborer and she has two children in secondary school .They have a small garden whereby if we receive enough rainfall they can harvest two sacks of maize, but for the last two years we have not received enough rainfall whereby we can harvest. Well, the child is nine years old .He is in in grade three at Mamiloki primary school, he is average, and his health is good. The house is fair as you repaired for them. I had a wonderful time with the widow ,I encouraged her to take care of the children and to be a role model .Before I left I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Mark 4;35-40.
On 1st June I paid a visit to another sponsored child
25. Kanini Musyoka No 4
I left at home and visited the above child. I arrived here and found her mother, the child had gone to school. I was welcomed at the home .The child is 11years old .She is in grade six at nguluni primary school .She is average, her health is good. The widow was left with two children .The house is fair the goats are well kept. The mother who is a widow earns her living through casual laboring .I had a wonderful time with the widow, we shared on the challenges she is facing and I encouraged her with the word of God. Before I left, prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 77; 1-8.
On 2nd June 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child.
26. Mercy Mutheu No 40
I left at home and visited the above child. Their home is situated at Kaani .I arrived here and found her mother, the child had gone to school .Here it had rained but the climate is cool and dry .They had planted Crops but they have dried up because of lack of enough rainfall. I encouraged the family to stand firm and endure hard ships for the lord is aware .The child is 14years old ,she is in grade seven at kaani primary school .She was below average ,her health is good.. The house is fair ,the goats are well kept .I had a wonderful time with the mother, She is H.I.V positive but I encouraged her to take it easy and have strong faith that one day she will be okay . I encouraged her to take care of her children .Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from John 2 ;1-11.
On 3rd June 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child .
27. Muasya Kavete No 6
I visited the above child and found her grandmother; the child had gone to school. The child is 17years old, he is in grade one at Katheka kai Secondary school .He is average, and his health is good. The family in poor shape .The grandmother is the only bread winner and she works as a casual laborer .She is also old .The child has a problem of school fees .On side of the house it is fair you repaired for them and the family is very happy .I had a wonderful time with the grandmother ,I encouraged her to stand firm and to trust upon the lord .Before I left ,I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 23;1-6.
On 4th June 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child.
28. Mwikali Mwatu No 33
I left at home and visited the above child .I arrived here and found the child .She was washing clothes .I was welcomed in the home .The child is 18 years old ,she has completed high school and obtained an average of B-.She is looking forward to join university .The child is requesting whether she can be supported with school fees because their family is in poor shape . I congratulated her for her good results and I encouraged her to trust and wait upon the lord. She is well behaved; she attends church at A.I.C Ngaa. The house is fair, the goats are well kept. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from I Timothy 4; 12..
On 7thJune 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child.
29. Jacinta Muthio No 39
I left at home at 8.ooam and visited the above child .I arrived here and found her mother .She was looking after the goats .The child was at school. She is schooling at Kaani lion secondary school. She is average, her health is good. Here the family had worked hard on their garden, but they will not harvest anything because of lack of enough rainfall. I encouraged the family not to give up as cultivation is concerned but to continue trusting upon the lord .The house is fair, the goats are well kept. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Mathew 7; 7-10.
On 8th June 2021 I paid a visit to other sponsored children .
30. John Musembi Nthiani No 7.
I left at home and visited the above child .I arrived here and found her mother .The child had gone to school .She was looking after the goats. Here the climate is cold and dry. They had planted crops but they are weak and yellow in color because of lack of enough rain fall. They will not harvest anything. Well, the child is 10 years old .He is in grade four at Katheka primary school, he is average, and her health is good. The mother is the only bread winner and she is a casual laboring. I encouraged her to county it pure joy and to work hard so that she can meet the needs of her family. She has three children. Her husband is alive but he is always drank. The house is fair as you repaired for them. Before I left I prayed for their family and we shared the word of God from Psalm 71; 1-6. I left from this house and proceeded on to No9.
31. Mulwa Kilonzo No 9.
I arrived here and found the child together with her mother. The child was looking after the goats .He is 18 years old, he has completed high school and obtained an average of C. His health is good. He is looking forward to join collage. I congratulated him for doing well and I encouraged him to keep it up. I also congratulated her mother who is a widow for working hard to pay school fees for her son .She was doing casual jobs .She is very happy and thankful to the lord .She has also appreciated your support ,she says may God bless you. The house is fair, the goats are well kept .I had a wonderful time with the family and before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 40; 1-5.
0n 10th June 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child.
32. Faith Ndinda Mutheu No 1
I left at home at 8.ooam and visited the above child .I arrived here and found her mother, the child had gone to school .She is nine years old .She is in grade two at Kasolongo primary school, she is average, and her health is good. The mother is single and the lord has blessed her with five children. She has no garden to cultivate; she works as a casual laborer. I had a wonderful time with the mother .I encouraged her to be a role model to her children .She is saved and she attends church at A.I.C Maikua .I encouraged her to continue trusting upon the lord .Before I left ,I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 91;1-10.
On 11th June 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child.
33. Mwendwa Wambua No42
I left at home and visited the above child .I arrived here and found the child together with her grandmother. The child was cleaning the compound .I was welcomed in the house .The child is 18 years old, he has completed high school and obtained a an average of C…I congratulated him for doing well in his final exam .He told me that he is looking forward to join collage but he told me that he has a challenge of where he will get the collage fee. I encouraged him to trust upon the lord because God is our provider .The child is well behaved, he attends church at A.I.C Mamiloki .I encouraged him to maintain that behavior. The house is fair, the goats are well kept. Before I left I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Mathew 7;7-12.
On 14th June 2021 I paid a visit to other sponsored children .
34. Kyalo Musengy’a No 31
35. Syombua Musengy’a No 30.
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above children .I arrived here and found their mother who is not normal and their aunt .The children had gone to school .Here the climate is cool and dry .They had planted maize and beans but they are yellow in color because of little rainfall. Well the children are fine and they are going on well. Syombua is 14 years old, she Is in grade seven at kawaa primary school, she is average ,her health is good. While kyalo is 11 years old .He is in grade four at the same school ,he is average , his health is good..I had a wonderful time with the family ,I encouraged them trust upon the lord.The house has cracks which needs repair and the committee is planning to repair .The goats are well kept .Before I left ,I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Exodus 17;1-8.
On 15th 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child .
36. Janet Mbithe No 2
I visited the above child .I arrived here and found her mother .The child had gone to school. They stay at masii market .The mother is single and the lord has blessed her with two children .She works as a casual laborer .She told me that she has a challenge in getting the jobs because of corona virus pandemic which has affected the economy of our country .I encouraged her to persevere because through God’s power things will be okay. The child is 10 years old .She is in grade six at Masii town ship .She is average, her health is good. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Hebrews 12; 1-2.
On 16th June 2021 I paid a visit to other sponsored children.
37. Stephen Muoki No 7
I left at home and visited the above child .I arrived here and found her mother; the child had gone to school. She was cutting fire wood .I was welcomed in the home. Here the climate is cool and dry. They had planted maize and beans but they will not harvest because they have dried up because of lack of enough rainfall. The child is 11years old .He is in grade five at A.I.C katheka primary school .He is average ,his health is good .The mother is very thankful because of your support .I had a wonderful time with the mother .We shared on the challenges she is facing and I encouraged her with the word of God. The house is fair, the goats are well kept. Before I left I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Jeremiah 29; 11. I left from this house and proceeded on to No 8
38. Mulela Musembi No 8
I arrived here and found the child together with her grandmother .The child has completed grade eight and obtained 298 marks .He is looking forward to join grade nine. I was welcomed in the home .The child is 14years old, his health is good. The grandmother is requesting whether she can be supported with school fees because she cannot afford to educate the child because she has been sick for many days and her body is weak she cannot do casual jobs. The family is in poor shape. I encouraged her to trust upon the lord. Well I had a wonderful time with the child .i congratulated him for doing well in his final exam .The child is very obedient and well behaved; I encouraged him to keep it up. Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Ephesians 5; 1-3.
ON 17TH June 2021 I paid a visit to other sponsored children
39. Wanza syombua No 19
40. Muia Syombua No 20
I left at home and visited the above children .I arrived here and found their grandmother. The children had gone to school. Here the family had worked hard once again on their garden but they will not harvest anything because of lack of enough rainfall. I hereby encouraged them not to lose hope but to keep it up .It is our hope that one day it will rain and we shall harvest, God is able and He is aware. Wanza is17years old. She is in grade eleven at kasolongo secondary school. She is average, her health is good While Muia is 19 years old; he is in grade ten at the same school. He is below average, his health is good. The house is fair, the goats are well kept .I had a wonderful time with the grandmother, She told me the challenges she is facing in getting the school fees but I encouraged her to trust upon the lord. Before I left I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Isaiah 43; 1-5 .
On 18th June 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child
41. Catherine Mwende No34
I left at home at 8.00am and visited the above child. We have replaced this child with child No 34 who is Kioko Munyao .The child is three years old. She is in baby class her mother is not normal and the lord has blessed her with three children .The mother really needs support .I had a wonderful time with the mother and before I left, I prayed for their needs.
On 21st June 2021 I paid a visit to another sponsored child
42. Mumbua Mutua No20
I left at home at 8 .00am and visited the above child .We have replaced this child with child No 20 wavinya Mutinda .I arrived here and found the child with her grandmother. She is eight years old, she is an orphan. She is in grade two at Mamiloki primary school .Her health is good .The house is in poor shape . The grandmother is the only bread winner and she is very old and she was left with eight orphans .The house has cracks .They have no goats no cow. I had a wonderful time with the grandmother ,she told me that she is happy because you have sponsored one of her grandchild .I encouraged her to trust upon the lord .Before I left I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Psalm 130.
The above information was written by Confirmed to be true by,
Jacinta Kyalo Jimmy Kimuyu
Social worker Masii – Charman
The house is fair .Before I left, I prayed for their needs and we shared the word of God from Ephesians 6; 1-6.
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