Rita considers herself to be an ordinary woman. She has bills to pay, children to feed, and a house to maintain. The impact she has on the world is limited most days. On the days it is not, however, she is able to do things that resonate far beyond her. A simple touch can heal the sick. A conversation with someone having a tough day seems turn their mood around within a minute. Rita can make people better. She is not sure how it works so it does not always happen. It is frustrating, but Rita never stops trying. It is worth the effort to see the look on their faces when everything turns around. She knows what it is like to suddenly be given hope. Being able to pay it forward now and then makes her feel extraordinary.
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