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That week, we sat together and chose charities. She helped me research, explained what to look for, and read reviews aloud. We donated the money to programs that fed the elderly, taught children to read, and supported hospice care.
For the first time in years, giving felt honest again.
Holidays. Ordinary days. Random afternoons with coffee just the way I like it. No envelopes required.
That’s when I finally learned the truth I had avoided for so long:
Love can’t be bought. It doesn’t bargain. It doesn’t show up only when there’s something to collect.
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