In keeping with the theme of last-minute tasks we seem to be experiencing in Liverpool this April, I spotted this mission to get some groceries for Ms K around 10am this morning and signed up for the 2pm slot for this afternoon. Due to Mission Controls super speedy responses, they were able to confirm with Ms K and then confirm with me, leaving me plenty of time to arrange my day and head over in the afternoon.

I arrived at Ms K's to check the list and confirm a few details. It's always tricky shopping for someone else - we all have our own preferences and "if they don't have this, get that" - but Ms K was easy to chat to about the different options, and I annotated the list as we discussed. She told me she'd originally wanted 2 x 2 litre cartons of milk, but had very considerately not wanted me to be laden down, so had just put 1 on the list. Fortunately I'd brought my rucksack to help me carry things (and I'm a Goodgymmer so a bit of a workout is part of the job) so I was able to exceed Ms K's expectations and get her the full 4 litres, ensuring she was suitably stocked up.

Ms K generally likes to do her shopping herself but is struggling with mobility after an injury, and she was very grateful for the help. Due to her clear instructions I was relieved to find the specified store had everything she was hoping for, and I delivered a fully checked off list along with the 3 bags of shopping.

Ms K was so pleased with the help and thanked me numerous times. It was an hour or so out of my day but had a big impact, demonstrating Ms K wasn't alone and there is support to get her through her injury until she's back up on her feet.

It was lovely to meet Ms K and I wish her well and a speedy recovery.