Straw Lady

I was sitting at Shari's last night with Justine. This lady walked from the "lounge" area past our table and we had to stop mid-sentence to laugh. She was wearing a floor length red fuzzy poncho. Wanna be Birks covered her feet and a bus pass/wallet hung from her neck. The outfit was toppoed off with this like straw sun hat. (in February, in Shari's) She walked by a couple of times and we silently giggled. At one point we were just like, "seriously?" it was like the 6th time she walked past us, so I watched. She went to the Atm, then walked back. Less than 10 minutes later, she wa back to the Atm. She was getting money out, playing lotto, then returning to the machine for more money. Each time she took out $40.00. She went to the machine at least 8 times. We suddenly stopped laughing and felt a deep sadness. We stoppoed right there at our table and prayed for her, holding hand with our eyes open, I wonder what other people thought. I dont care. We prayed for deliverence from her addiction, and freedom, and joy. I am happy I dont gamble.