One day last week, a friend and I went to the grocery store to eat lunch. Yes, there is a deli inside and it is fantastic. Before we were leaving, I felt like going over to the coffee area and getting an Irish Cream. As I was in line, I found myself looking at all the people and saw a little girl, maybe nine or so. You could tell she was a sick little girl and that she had cancer of some sort ( as she hardly had any hair on her head). As I looked up, I saw her beautiful mom with courage and strength and in my mind I wondered what turmoil this family had been through. As I continued to look I saw the  love that was showered over this little girl. She had a little pink purse just her size and a stuffed puppy dog sticking its head out. I thought to myself how lucky I am, my daughter, and my family. And in this I gave a smile and began to go on my way. As I was leaving , this little girl  waited for me came up to check out  and  came up to me with the most angelic smile and sparkling eyes that danced like stars . She said “Hi” as happy as she could. I managed a happy hi though my heart was breaking inside. I started to say something about the puppy dog, but she didn’t hear. Then, she smiled a big smile and waved good-bye. As my eyes filled with water, I looked at the mom so in love with her child, we smiled at each other and I  headed on my way. As my friend was saying “Mary, don’t cry” My heart gave in to a beautiful girl with sparkling eyes that made me realized how blessed I am, each and everyday of my life. I will continue to pray for the girl with sparkling eyes and her mother to overcome and be healed from their adversities. As for me that day, I was healed out of the selfishness in my life, if not for the moment of a beautiful nine-year old girl with a heart of an angel decided to smile at me. Thank you God for the blessings you give in my life each and everyday.

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