By Lynne Cory                                    True Story

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What if a man came into my little shop and within a few moments was telling me that he did not want to live anymore? What if he mentioned that his wife, the love of his life, had died 7 months earlier and his one son had been murdered seven years ago and his other son had died of a brain illness two years ago and he had loved them all and was just existing until he passed?

What if there was nothing I could say that would make him feel better but I could lend a compassionate ear as he spoke? And what if as he spoke about how much he loved his family, I was able to see again how blessed I am to have all of my family with me here on the planet? What if he was an angel showing me how fortunate I am? What if he decided to stay? What if he decided to join them?