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The Angel Tree (a heartwarming Koch family Christmas tale)

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Teresa in Fort Worth, TX

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About Teresa in Fort Worth, TX

A short, fat, over-the-hill, happily-married mother of 4 daughters. I know just enough to get myself in trouble....
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