Good day

So today I'm at the store, spending what would have been an obscene amount of money on formula if it weren't for WIC. I also needed to restock our empty fridge and pantry.  My cart was literally overflowing and I was a little nervous to get to the checkout counter.  But then I ran into a wonderful friend/neighbor, who handed me a grocery store gift card and practically ran away so I couldn't give it back to her.  How did she know? Here were the results of my trip:

WIC item total: $190.53
Remaining groceries: $106.11
For a total of: $296.64

But what did I pay?



$6.11!



What?? Yes, my neighbor gave me $100 gift card.  WIC paid for the rest.  And now I'm not crying over the thousands of dollars we will have to pay in hospital bills because I know that somehow we will make it work.  Because there are amazing people in the world.

 I have learned so much about service and compassion from this woman.  I doubt that I have made nearly the impact that she has.  The truth is I'm pretty selfish and I would never have thought to give a friend money for groceries.  (She also gave us a jumbo size box of diapers and brought us dinner). 

So thank you Carolyn!  You have completely made my day. I hope I can be like you when I grow up :)