I Did Not Expect That.

I had been with my Mum for 5 days, last week during the heavy rain I had got my feet wet. I decided today to buy some lightweight waterpoof shoes. I have had some waterproof ankle boots, but those I only use for when there is heavy snow on the ground and I am walking to the town.

I knew which superstore I would be going to. Comfort is very important to me, now I am older. I had been looking for a while, enjoying myself, when  a sales assistant asked, "Can I help you?" I replied, "I am looking for leather waterproof shoes." She said, "If you take a seat, I will go and get it for you." She soon returned and showed me the shoe, I did not like the colour and said, "They look like trainers, I don't wear trainers." She said, "We have it in another colour, navy blue." I said, "That sounds perfect." She said, "There is one in the building, but I can't find find it." I said, "Can I order it?" She said, "Yes it will take 6-10 days to arrive. I said, "Will I still get my 10% off?" She said, "Yes."

I said, "Do I pay today?" She said, "No, when they arrive." She took my name and phone phone number.

I wanted some new everyday shoes, but I couldn't see any at the price I wanted to pay, I had my voucher for 10% off. There was nothing in the women's section so I went over to the other side and bingo I saw 3 fab shoes in the men's department. 

I did think of taking my basket of shoes and going over to the women's side, but I found a part f?r trying on shoes with 6 soft seats all together.  While I was looking on for shoes on the racks an older gentleman had a phone call, he answered it, then he sat down, I sat behind him he was to my left. it was quiet were we were in the huge store. I heard him say, "She had not got long left now, then he burst into tears! I felt for him, he was in bits, he tried to talk to the person on the other end of the line.  He sobbed and sobbed, i wanted to comfort him, to put a hand on his shoulder. He ended the phone call and wiped his face and blew his nose. He was shaking slightly. I wanted to say to him, "I can hear you are up set, would it be ok if I prayed with you later?" I thought, he is an older man, trying to hold it all together, in public, does he want me invading his space? Will he be cross with me? Will he feel embarrasssed? Will be angry with God? Will he say yes please? I just wanted to make him feel a bit better, knowing someone is praying for him. He composed himself and stood up after a few minutes, while I was still there seated. I felt bad, that I was a chicken, and didn't reach out to him, in his time of need.

I don't believe in coincidences, I believe I was meant to speak to him, because and that is why I was seated in the mens section at that time, just me and him. I missed out and so did this man who was SO sad. I saw him 5 minutes later, but I thought the moment had past! There were not lots of people around us in the busy part of the store.

I will pray for him, and I hope all will work out well for him and that he will be comforted.

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