Haven Acres, 11, of New London practices jumping rope along Pequot Avenue while visiting with her family on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Her sister, Diamond Acres, said they decided to visit the beach after attending church service. Haven decided to practice jumping rope when she found it in the car even though she was wearing her favorite new dress shoes. "This is where we come to find our peace," Diamond said of their decision to stop at the wall along the beach. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Haven Acres, 11, of New London practices jumping rope along Pequot Avenue while visiting with her family on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Her sister, Diamond Acres, said they decided to visit the beach after attending church service. Haven decided to practice jumping rope when she found it in the car even though she was wearing her favorite new dress shoes. “This is where we come to find our peace," Diamond said of their decision to stop at the wall along the beach. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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Haven Acres, 11, of New London practices jumping rope along Pequot Avenue while visiting with her family on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Her sister, Diamond Acres, said they decided to visit the beach after attending church service. Haven decided to practice jumping rope when she found it in the car even though she was wearing her new favorite dress shoes. “This is where we come to find our peace," Diamond said of their decision to stop at the wall along the beach. (Sarah Gordon/The Day)
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