Lauren had lived in twelve different foster homes since she was eight. When she moved, her possessions fit in one plastic trash bag. She was about to “age out” of the California foster system, with no place to live, no money, no job, when Dave met her. But, he said, she was the happiest person he'd ever met. Why? Because when she was ten, she lived with Mommy Jean. Mommy Jean gave Lauren a small rock and told her to carry it always in her pocket. Each time she felt it, she was to think of something to be grateful for. Every since, no matter where she lived, Lauren touched that rock and was
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