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Back in September I went on a mission trip to Chicago to minister to the poor and homeless. I met a beautiful Russian woman at one of the kitchens that offer food to the poor. She was so sweet and lovely. She wasn’t homeless but poor and in need of food so she would eat at this place on Saturdays to save a little money. I think it must take quite a bit of humility to come to a soup kitchen to get a bite to eat. We humans are so proud, not wanting to reach out for help when we need it. I was so moved by her story of coming to America for a better life and how hard she has worked to raise her children and provide for them. I prayed with her then and it brought her to tears. I gave her my number and told her if she was ever in Miami to call me. On Sunday as I was going in to work, my phone rang and it was her! I was so happy to hear from her and we made plans to visit. I went to see her today. I brought her a New Testament and a t-shirt and we had bagels and tea. I got to meet her son and even now she sticks by him. She lives with her son and is still working at 68 to help with the rent because even though he is a lawyer, the competition is quite steep and they are barely getting by. She was so sweet and kind, just the way I remembered her. She gave me some perfume that reminds me of old ladies and a beautiful picture of Jesus and praying hand knick knacks. I also now have her phone number and address and email so I will be able to keep in touch with her regularly! God is so good to bring us together again. When it was time for me to go we prayed together and hugged. I was so incredibly blessed today! Praise God!