I take things for granted sometimes

Yesterday someone asked me to collect food donations for an employee, from another store who is waiting for his disability benefits to kick in. He has a wife, two kids and too much pride to ask for help. I immediately asked my wonderful staff to help me organize a small food drive. This morning when I entered work there were bags of groceries waiting for me. This evening I went to the store to try to do my part in helping this family. I gave myself a budget. For an hour I strolled around picking things out, putting things back, trying to stay within a certain dollar amount. As I approached the cashier it occurred to me how so lucky I am in my life. I never even think about what I am putting in my carriage. I'm not saying I don't watch some of my purchases because trust me I do. I get coupon HIGHS when I get great deals!! But I had one of those moments when I realize that I take way too much for granted. It made me feel small and ungrateful. I didn't like that.