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Emma making people smile

November 27, 2015 by EmmasDad 2 Comments

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12305654_912921722118831_1445854039_nEmma made a lady smile in Mt. Vernon,Ilinois on Thanksgiving morning. She was working at the gas station by herself.I gave her one of my “Emma bags” as I call them. She asked if I was Emma, I told her no I am not. But I did stand there a few minutes and tell her some of Emma’s story.

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  1. Tonia says

    December 2, 2015 at 10:29 am

    What a great idea! I need to keep these in my car for random times when I see someone who could use a smile :)

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  2. Tiffany says

    December 6, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    This is an amazing idea. I love calling them Emma bags. I am doing this as well.

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