I found myself with a little free time today, so decided to stop by the local thrift store. I wanted to find a couple pairs of pants for my mom as many that she has just aren’t fitting right and are uncomfortable. As I entered the store, I was greeted with a plethora of Fall and Halloween decorations. I remembered that one of our flower pots was looking particularly puny and could use some sprucing up, so I picked up some decorations and flowers. Then I spotted the office supplies and remembered I wanted to get some binders. I searched through and found a couple in very good shape. I also found two pairs of pants that I thought might work for my mom. When I got to the cash register, I saw a sign that said half off day for seniors. Low and behold, I actually qualified. I bought all the items for less than it would have cost for one new pair of pants. When I returned home, I had mom try on her pants and they both fit. I got them washed so she can start wearing them right away. Later we went outside and fixed up our Fall pot. It made us both happy. My bonus shopping trip left me feeling mighty grateful, productive, and frugal.

I Found God today in a positive shopping trip.