Jennifer Hampton

BY REVEREND JENNIFER HAMPTON, OF SUNRISE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Who’s ready for swimsuit season?  Anybody?  Not this chick. The remanence of carrying my son Edwin

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I’ve done quite a bit of traveling lately, both international and domestic. I love to travel, and look forward to these opportunities with great anticipation