On our recent drive to Valdosta we stopped at our favorite convenience store, which is a clean and friendly family-owned place in Jesup. After we used their restroom, we all got snacks. Dorothy picked-out a double-package of snowballs, Sarah got spicy peanuts, Brian bought a Rice Krispy Treat, and we all shared a tube of rainbow bubblegum--a snacking bonanza! Back in the car, we explained to Dorothy why we wanted to support the store, and we talked a little about how buying the treats would help them stay in business. Dorothy pointed-out that there was a donation bucket at the counter for a child with cancer. I said that I had not noticed it, but that if it was there when we returned, she could put money in it.
On the return trip home to Savannah, Dorothy suggested two or three times that we go to the same convenience store. Brian and I chuckled, and even noted that she must have her eye on more treats to "support the business." When we did stop there, she quietly pointed-out the collection bucket for the child with cancer. "Thank you for reminding me," I said. "I had forgotten about it but we'll put in money this time." She whispered, "That's why I wanted to come here."