Divine Economy

Eddie, dispirited, drove home cross-country after visiting his mother languishing in a nursing home, wanting but unable to die.

He stopped for gas. Filling up, he glimpsed a mom-like figure shuffle from the store to her car to work a $20 scratch card. After fueling, Eddie searched for snacks. He held the door for the gambling granny, incoming to buy another card. While checking his emails before driving away, he saw her purchase a third one.

Ed prayed: “Dear Lord, take mom. Put this woman in mom’s bed. Remember the temple. No lottery cards in the nursing home, please.”