Shopping at Christmas

 We had been told that the week before Christmas and between Christmas and New Year the grocery store would be a madhouse.  Therefore we were prepared not to go.  But the best laid plans of mice and men......Our Inhamizua Branch is being bused every Sunday to another location until they get our new chapel constructed.  On Sunday the 22nd a special Christmas fireside was being held by the missionaries at 4:30.  Instead of  two trips, the branch just remained at the other building.   Pres Lake requested that we purchase the food for a light lunch for the branch on Sunday.  So the Saturday before Christmas found us at Shoprite TRYING to purchase rolls, lunch meat, apples and water. 

 I was never so glad to be done with anything in my life.  You know how much I like crowds!  You couldn't move!  It was hot, sweaty and smelly, the lines were clear to the back of the store and they only had half of  the check stands going.  8-10 people were waiting for your cart at the check-out stand and at the parking lot, let alone finding a parking spot was a nightmare.  It took us 4 hours to get through and many LOOKS because we were buying in bulk and needed 2 carts!  The only reason we were able to find enough of each product was because we were buying for the branch and were being blessed.