People started to file into the small room decorated with spirited streamers, paper chains, garlands, and ornaments to help make the room feel welcome and harm with holiday spirit. Mrs. Mello had warned us all before that some would be sweet while others wouldn't and then said to me, " Most of them would enjoy a friendly smile for their holidays. For some that's all they need to brighten up their holidays, so go ahead and smile." The smiling I knew I could handle, but I wasn't quite sure about what she meant when she said, " for some that's all they

" I wanted to thank you again for that smile that gave me. Just by you smiling I feel as if all my pain and worries have left my body." She told me that as long as she remembered my smile, she'd be doing fine. And I thought to myself me too. Sometimes the smallest things make such a difference. I felt so good inside and smiled once more as tears welled up into my eyes and hers. I gave her one last hug and then went on my way.

Even though we have parted and gone different ways. I still feel that we are connected in some way or another. I have learned that the smallest things in life can make such a difference in some people's lives. Some people spend their whole lives trying to figure out how life works, while others such as me are lucky and find out sooner what things can really make a difference in someone's life. I never realized until this point what things these are, but now I know it's not things that cost a lot of money. It's the simple things like hugs, kisses, and even smiles!

" I just wanted to ask you, how much do I owe you for that beautiful smile you gave me?" I laughed then replied to her, "Nothing"

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Approximate Word count = 767
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)