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  1. 12-16-2011, 02:30 PM #1
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    Now THIS is paying it forward

    This definitely warmed my heart....seems to be a trend this year especially at KMarts

    Definitely worth the read. Yes, Virginia, there IS still a Santa...they are called people with a heart


    Kmart Secret Santas: Anonymous Donors Pay Off Strangers' Layaway Accounts
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  2. 12-16-2011, 03:02 PM #2
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    wow that brought tears to my eyes.......kindness of a stranger.
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    What a neat thing to do............things like that just
    warm your heart.

    Loved it...........and I think it would be a FUN thing to do!!
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  4. 12-16-2011, 03:38 PM #4
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    Now that's strong power to share - power from the heart!!
    Travel light. The baggage of the past can only hold you back.




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  5. 12-16-2011, 03:56 PM #5
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    Thats so cool! TFS!!!
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    Oh I simply LOVE this!!!! Brought tears to my eyes. So good to hear about people doing good things.
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    How beautiful! May God Bless them all.
    Count your blessings--name them one by one."



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  8. 12-16-2011, 04:42 PM #8
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    After reading that article I may have well watched one of my favorite Christmas movies...

    thank you for sharing such a heart warming story.
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    Oh, how I wish I could do that!! I've always said if I ever win the lotto, I would hand out $100 bills to people on the street!!
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    That's a really cool story. Good to see there are still people out there like that.
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    We think so much alike my friend. Had that on my social media site yesterday. Thanks for sharing awesome story isn't it. Hugs and Merry Christmas my friend and everyone.
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    That is so sweet...kinda reminds ya there're still some very good people left.
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    Saw this on the news today. Apparently there are many "secret santas" paying off layaways across the country. Truly touching.
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  14. 12-17-2011, 05:22 PM #14
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    what a touching, beautiful story. I remember my mom used to put our presents on layaway at kmart. thanks for sharing
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    thats wonderful !! i always wish i could do more to help people with little ones this time of year !
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