Okay, now you have me tearing up, too.

It's not so much that you helped her, it's when you helped her. She needed you there for all kinds of reasons, not just the holding of the cart. No way anyone replaces her husband, but for a moment, in that moment, you were the one to help.

I believe many things happen for a reason. This is one of them. Even if that's all you do for her, it will have been an act of kindness and love. Exactly what she needed that night.

I really hope that we all take up your challenge. :)

I don't play hockey, though, so I don't have any pads to loan. You're on your own there. :)