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If anyone can overcome a fear for the ocean, you can, little lady. Courage is being scared to death and saddlin' up anyway.

Colleen Houck

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Colleen Houck
Age: 54
Born: 1969
Born: October 3
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Anyone
Moving
Lady
Fear
Overcome
Death
Anyway
Littles
Overcoming
Little
Scared
Ocean
Courage

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