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				<description><![CDATA[Ellis Ritchard is growing up, and he has the biggest, whole-body smiles. I am always amazed at how babies look deeply into the eyes of their caretakers to take their cues about how to think about things. They are programming their brains and emotions to survive or thrive on this incredible planet. The idea is [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Ellis Ritchard is growing up, and he has the biggest, whole-body smiles.</p>



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<p>I am always amazed at how babies look deeply into the eyes of their caretakers to take their cues about how to think about things. They are programming their brains and emotions to survive or thrive on this incredible planet. The idea is that one day, we transfer our programmers from parents or caretakers to our spouses and God Himself. It&#8217;s right there, at the beginning of the Bible (Genesis 2:24).</p>



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<p>Edmonton is a beautiful city!</p>
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