She’s still struggling with symptoms.

So, she can’t work and she’s been evicted from her home.

Life has been very difficult for Janae Parham and her family but Saturday’s annual “Shop with a Cop” brought her and her three children so much joy she couldn’t help but feel blessed.

“They’re still excited with all of the stuff they received,” said Parham, whose tone revealed a smile that has been lingering since her kids were treated to a back-to-school shopping spree at a nearby Meijer store. “It was a mood lifter. It was a spirit lifter. We don’t feel defeated any more.”

Brandon, left, Brynn and Jenesys Parham show off their favorite finds from Saturday's "Shop with a cop" at Meijer in Washington Township. Natalie Garwood - For The Macomb Daily

The 38-year-old single mother was working a

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