When Ms Glenda walked into the church commons area her infectious joy filled the room She had just recovered from a difficult medical procedure As she approached me for our usual after-church greeting I thanked God for all the times over the years that she had wept with me gently corrected me and offered encouragement She rsquo d even asked for forgiveness when she thought she rsquo d hurt my feelings Whatever the situation we always ended up praising the Lord Mama Glenda as she lets me call her wrapped me in a gentle hug ldquo Hi Baby rdquo she
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