Green, pink, burgundy, red, black, seafoam, yellow, white, baby blue, poofy, slinky, lacy, long, short, straps, strapless, good hangers, bad hangers, tuxedo jackets, white shirts, ring around the collar, cummerbunds, bowties, vests, high heels, low heels, pointy toes, square toes, shiny black, dull black and on and on and on and on.
Yesterday friend Iris and I arrived at TRU for what we thought would be three different appointments. Two gorgeous girls, cousins, showed up for one of the girls' appointment.
I can't imagine how it must feel to walk into a room with about four hundred dresses, creating an exploding rainbow, all for your personal picking through! Well, three hours later, clearly the second appointment was a no show, these girls had tried on every dress in their size category. They were very self sufficient so Iris and I had lots of time to visit. She is such a neat lady. The girls finally finished and the third appointment was a no show as well. I think we may have to change things next year.
Today is Mother's Day. To me, this day is more important than Xmas or Thanksgiving or even a 65th birthday. I have already heard from Jen and Kevin. I wish I could hear from my Monte man but I know that isn't going to happen. Maybe never again. So I will take a little time today to remember some of the good times I had with him. Maybe I will create a file and write Monte stories. There are a lot of them! April is busy up in Whistler with Myles's mommy...also named Helen! It sounds like they are having a beery good time. TTYL
PS: Don't get me wrong...I love helping these kids. And really, there is nothing like seeing the look on their faces when they come out from behind the dressing screen, stand in front of the mirror and see themselves all decked out in a gorgeous dress! Its enough to make you cry. These are kids that wouldn't have a dress at all if it weren't for the generous donations people have given. So many good people in this world of ours.
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