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Hi! We're travelers! We love life, love community, and love people. We have traveled both internationally and domestically and love learning about new cultures and seeing how others do life. Crystal is a single mother with 5 daughters We live very simple - homeschooling, playing music around the fire, gardening and raising a family. We live in beautiful country and wouldn't have it any other way. We currently live in the Finger Lakes region of NY. We love seeing people be free to be who they are designed to be! Crystal has also led various domestic and international missions, mobilizing worship and working humanitarian organizations to help those in need. Our passion is to love great and live 




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