I had another outing today, I know your just thrilled to read about it, and naturally, I'm gonna tell you. It was simple really but it seems to me that the simple things, can sometimes bring the biggest joy or change in one's life. So, here goes...
I woke up feeling kind of....not ready to face the day (I can hardly wait to get back to work and on a good schedule!) But I had my morning prayers and felt better and so out I went. First to take Tena to a job interview and after that we stopped at Whole foods so I could get some rice bread,(5.45 a loaf for me btw)and then I was heading home when suddenly I took a detour. I took an exit and headed to what used to be my favorite store...Thrift Town.
Its funny that I took that exit without thinking about it for when I did think about it after I was on my way, I remembered that I dreamed about that store last night; :) Can you belive that I was dreaming of shopping at a Thrift Store...only I would dream such a thing. LOL. So on I went driving down the street to get there, and it felt kinda strange acutally, as the dream was so real; then there I was going....it wasn't a bad feeling just like a dejavu....
So I pulled in and parked and Tena said she wanted to wait in the car so off I went for a little look around, thats when it happened. I opened the door to the store and walked in; it was like I had come home! The place was neat and in order just like I remembered only even better now, with a remodel; and just the atmosphere set off that feeling, the feeling of coming home....now, let me explain why.
When my kids were little I was not on a budget I was flat out poor (like most of us) and so for school clothes and household goods I shopped at thrift town, however do you know what I bought there, not just junk oh no, my best pair of Cole Haan shoes came from there. A Two Hundred dollar pair of brand new shoes that I paid eight dollars for..and my kids went to shcool wearing izod and polo. I used to buy Banana Republic, Anne Taylor, Dooney and Burke and many other brands that I could have never bought otherwise and everything like new. But it didn't stop there, even over the years when the kids got a little older, I was never disloyal to my favorite store. We bought Prom dresses, wedding dresses, Suits, Halloween, and the like, not to mention all the decorations, gifts and just flat out cool stuff. It was my fun place, my handy place, just my place and I loved it, but I hadn't been there in over three years so when I went to day, it was like finding an old friend from the past. And thats not even the best part....
As I walked in I heard the music playing, my music, you know the stuff no one else likes these days, yea, it was blariang and as I began to sift through the racks of clothes, it hit me....memories, memories galore. It was like a feast of memories and not one that made me sad. I remember the little duck costuems I put my boys in our first halloween back in Texas, and I remember Bryan's black and pink suit for the prom. I remembered the star wars toys I found for Chris one christmaas, and the pink cowboy boots that Tena still has in her memory box, saving them for her daughter Aalyah...yes these memories and so many more came rushing into my mind like a tidal wave and as I was thumbing through the clothes I started to smile. Then I started humming with the music and I think I might have even shook my tushie a time or two :) Nothing was bad everything was good. My life was so wonderful, no matter how hard it had become, standing in this thrift store, my old friend; I could see it. My Wonderful Life. I had the perfect dream, I was a mom, and a fun mom, a good mom, we had fun and good times and I love every moment that we have ever had and how grateful I am for this wonderful gift that was given to me. I must have been a really good spirit daughter for Heavenly Father because he gave me the best....
Now before this story ends, I must say that there was also a bonus. I bought Six like new blouses to take to flight training with me and only spent Ten dollars! Go Me!!
So this, was my adventrue today, it may seem kind of silly, but for me, it was a milestone, one that I am ever grateful for...
What did I learn today?
That my life is a choice life and one that was perfect for me no matter how hard, for I wouldn't be the person I am now without it, and I wouldn't have wanted to miss even one moment without those I am blessed to be family with...
What will I remember?
When I need a boost go to Thrift Town
Whats to come?
More Adventures for you to read about!
Love From Dixie :)
