24 - Cleared Vision

By Kay Heitsch

Life was going on, and Brandon and I made another trip to the grocery store.

As strange as it seemed, I was beginning to see life in a totally different way than I had before. I was usually in a big hurry. But now things were different. My vision was clear on what was really important in life.

As I was walking down one of the aisles in the grocery store, I noticed an older man. He was looking around, like he was lost. I walked over to him and asked if he needed help. He told me his wife had died, and this was the first time he had gone to the grocery store without her. I offered my condolences and assisted him in finding what he was looking for.

What was odd is that before Todd died, I don't think I would have even noticed this man and his sad look in his eyes.

I understand now that God was using Todd's death to clear my vision of what was important in life.