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Season 1, Episode 12: Angels Once and a While / Carrie's Gift / A Secret Promise Kept

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A SECRET PROMISE KEPT: An unexpected gift from a grateful son comforts a dying father during his last days. APPLE CIDER AND A LOVE STORY: Inspired by an old man's stories about his wife, a young husband gains a new perspective on his own marriage. ANGELS ONCE IN A WHILE: With Thanksgiving nearing, a struggling waitress discovers how large a ""family"" she really has. TWO NICKELS AND FIVE PENNIES: An impatient waitress learns from a young boy that people who have the least to give often give the very most. CARRIE'S GIFT: Big, family grudges become small, forgiven misunderstandings thanks to a persistent granddaughter. THE BAG LADY: A bag lady renders the example that having needs and being needy are degrees in attitude, gratitude and generosity. NOBODY KNOWS THE DIFFERENCE: Selfishness and dishonesty are traits more common than most people would like to believe, as a young boy's metaphoric mirror reveals.

All Episodes - Season 1

The Window / All the Good Things / The Appointment / The Cookie Thief
Episode 1
The Window / All the Good Things / The Appointment / The Cookie Thief
A Sandpiper to Bring You Joy / The Cape / Starlight, Starbright / The Gift ...
Episode 2
A Sandpiper to Bring You Joy / The Cape / Starlight, Starbright / The Gift ...
No Less a Starfish / My Convertible / Love Is Never Lost / A Gentle Caress....
Episode 3
No Less a Starfish / My Convertible / Love Is Never Lost / A Gentle Caress....
Billy / Salesman's First Sale / Angel in Uniform / Handwriting on the Wall....
Episode 4
Billy / Salesman's First Sale / Angel in Uniform / Handwriting on the Wall....
From the Heart/Don't Hope, Friend, Decide/How Much is Enough/Going, Going, Gone...
Episode 5
From the Heart/Don't Hope, Friend, Decide/How Much is Enough/Going, Going, Gone...
Faith, Hope and Love/Behind Every Great Man is a Great Woman/Mother's Day...
Episode 6
Faith, Hope and Love/Behind Every Great Man is a Great Woman/Mother's Day...
Just Say It!/Security Blanket/Try Something Different/Live Your Life...
Episode 7
Just Say It!/Security Blanket/Try Something Different/Live Your Life...
Pitch/Dance Night/Attitude, One of Life's Choices/Grass/Goodwill...
Episode 8
Pitch/Dance Night/Attitude, One of Life's Choices/Grass/Goodwill...
The Green Boots/How Magic Helped a Blind Girl See/Lady, Are You Rich?...
Episode 9
The Green Boots/How Magic Helped a Blind Girl See/Lady, Are You Rich?...
The Anniversary / Lady, Are You Rich? / Where's My Kiss, Then?
Episode 10
The Anniversary / Lady, Are You Rich? / Where's My Kiss, Then?
Rescued/The Surprise Date/What Bravery Is/Lost and Found/Paco Come Home
Episode 11
Rescued/The Surprise Date/What Bravery Is/Lost and Found/Paco Come Home
Angels Once and a While / Carrie's Gift / A Secret Promise Kept
Episode 12
Angels Once and a While / Carrie's Gift / A Secret Promise Kept
Sand Castles /Crying's Okay/ It's Never Too Late / Egg Lessons
Episode 13
Sand Castles /Crying's Okay/ It's Never Too Late / Egg Lessons
The Giving Tree / Simple Wooden Boxes / A Birthday Song / The Heart of Christmas
Episode 14
The Giving Tree / Simple Wooden Boxes / A Birthday Song / The Heart of Christmas
Making the Grade / $700 Salvation / The Question
Episode 15
Making the Grade / $700 Salvation / The Question
14 Steps / Damaged Goods / Ballerina Dreams
Episode 16
14 Steps / Damaged Goods / Ballerina Dreams
Thinking of You / Mama's Soup Pot / The Letter
Episode 17
Thinking of You / Mama's Soup Pot / The Letter
What's Happening With Today's Youth?/Mustang and The Tutor/Father
Episode 18
What's Happening With Today's Youth?/Mustang and The Tutor/Father
Footprints on My Heart /Legacy / Elopement
Episode 19
Footprints on My Heart /Legacy / Elopement
The Right Thing / Letters to Suzie / A Reason for Being
Episode 20
The Right Thing / Letters to Suzie / A Reason for Being
Mason Dixon Memory / Summer School / The Final Show
Episode 21
Mason Dixon Memory / Summer School / The Final Show
A Pearl of Great Value / Two Sides of Love / Destiny in a Bottle
Episode 22
A Pearl of Great Value / Two Sides of Love / Destiny in a Bottle
A Bad Influence/The Surprise/Who You Are Makes A Difference
Episode 23
A Bad Influence/The Surprise/Who You Are Makes A Difference
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