She loaded the plastic container of cupcakes onto the conveyor belt sending it toward the cashier Next came the birthday card and various bags of chips Hair escaped from her ponytail crowning her fatigued forehead Her toddler clamored for attention The clerk announced the total and the mom rsquo s face fell ldquo Oh I guess I rsquo ll have to put something back But these are for her party rdquo she sighed glancing regretfully at her child Standing behind her in line another customer felt this mother rsquo s pain Then Jesus rsquo words to Mary of Bethany echoed
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