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Prayers from the Grocery Store

(from everydayfamily.com) I don't think I'll forget them. . . at least not for a while. After going grocery shopping with my brother, I was leaving the parking lot and right before I got all of the way out, I saw her. A frail young woman- holding a baby. She also had a cardboard sign. I was skeptical for second but I decided to read it. It said something to the effect of "PLEASE HELP! I have a baby but no job or food." My heartstrings were most definitely tugged. Note: My family will tell you- I'm the type of person that sincerely wishes I could help everyone.  I remember trying to look after a cat that would hang around my house when I was in middle school. . . While, I know that people are good for running scams, I honestly could feel that this was not one. So, I asked her if she wanted to come into the store with me and pick out some items. She nodded, so I parked again. My groceries (and brother) waited in the car while I shopped with "M