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Mike Phillips And George Halford Discuss Inspiration for Day Care

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In this powerful episode, George Halford sits down with Mike Phillips, a former police officer and survivor of the 2020 Cookeville tornado, to share a story of love, loss, and resilience. Mike recounts the night the storm tore through their home, the heartbreaking loss of his daughter Bridget, and how he and his wife turned tragedy into purpose by starting a daycare in her memory. It’s a moving testament to faith, family, and the strength to carry on.

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