I needed to go to the grocery store today. I typically do the shopping by myself – especially in the large grocery store – but I had a bit of a headache, so my mom offered to come with me. I accepted. She had made up a menu and we gave her the list of fresh produce. When we entered the store, she took a big cart and put her cane in it. This sufficed as the walker she usually uses when she goes for long distances. The produce was right at the entrance, so she started there and I went to the opposite side of the store. I figured we could meet up as I made my way back. At one point I was a few aisles away from the fruits and vegetables and spotted my mom as she continued to work through her list. I was glad she seemed to be doing just fine. When I was done, I met her as she was ordering meat from the deli. She was pretty tired by this time and went to find a place to sit down. I finished the deli order and we checked out. On the way home, we realized it had been almost 2 years since my mother had been to the grocery store. She said she enjoyed the trip and would do it again. Perhaps I have a new shopping buddy.

I Found God today as my mom and I realized how much stronger she has become.