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her life, she had found consistency and security.
As the final touches for dinner were being finished,

Norma invited me to read some stories to the children.
Little Emily climbed on my lap, and all of the other
children gathered around. I read some Bible stories
appropriate for the season, as I felt that in this home there

was a spirit truly representative of that day.
When we gathered around the table, as was their
tradition, each person shared what he or she was most
grateful for. When it was Emily’s turn, she turned to look
at Norma, and she smiled a smile Norma couldn’t even
see, speaking words I will never forget.

“I’m grateful for a momma that loves me.”
Tears poured down Norma’s face. It doesn’t take
seeing eyes to know love.

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