Friday, January 09, 2015
Hi Riley,
I have just a few minutes before this has to be mailed. But I want you to check your box tomorrow at
lunch. The plan is cinnamon rolls by
10:30 to Post Mart. They taste best
fresh, you know.
Today I’m feeling driven by being back in school and
PTA. I feel so inadequate at managing
everything. But I am doing it. And it is running fairly smoothly.
This week Tuesday afternoon, a friend called to see if I was
home because she wanted to drop something off.
I had just finished my workout but told her she was welcome. She dropped off what she called a tiny little love note. Inside this little envelope was a chunk of change and a note of instruction. I was granted a
clothes shopping trip with instructions to go to the nice stores like Dillards
and Banana Republic.
Dad was there when I opened it and I think he felt bad
because we do have money to spend that way.
But I just don’t, not for myself, not so nice. My soul was in conflict. Could I accept this gift? Should I?
But I was also so excited by the option to accept the gift. I’ve lost enough weight and inches that my
clothes, which were mostly bought just after I had Josie, no longer fit. But I do not yet fit the clothes I was
wearing before I started carrying her.
I’ve taken in the waist of my jeans to the point that the pockets pooch
out because they are set at the original girth of the pant. I just haven’t wanted to invest in interim
clothes.
I actually prayed about this. While I
was trailing out my concerns, I just felt this direction to accept the gift and
enjoy the opportunity. In the morning, I
started my day with the same prayer, wanting a confirmation that I should
really go do this. I had thoughts of
other ways I could spend my time, but then I just knew that I could spend my
time other ways, taking the day to use this gift was OK.
So I did. M came
with me on the spur, like 30 minutes after I spoke with her. We went up to the outlets in Lehi and I was
able to find nice-fitting clothes in my style and colors for way reduced
prices. I was able to buy a new
wardrobe, accessories included. I only
didn’t find a pair of shoes and a pair of jeans, but I still have a little left to
spend and Elise tells me I can spend some of my own money as well.
Now I realize that you may be concerned that we are
struggling financially at all this, but that is not true. I just try to be so careful so as to have
savings and to have access to our funds to bless others. You know me.
So when I got home and I was showcasing my new clothes,
Elise asked if I would take her up to the outlets to spend her money. I took her up that afternoon and she had so
much fun. We got her a dress coat from
Banana Republic (her birthday gift) and she bought a dress there and a
jacket. She has very distinct taste, Cambry described it well as sleek.
So then Josie wanted her share in the apparel run and I took
her to Savers yesterday and got her size 4 dresses mostly. She wears each outfit an hour or so at a time
and the house is littered with the moment’s cast offs.
We have just one Pday left.
So if there is anything that needs to taken care of on our end, let us
know. I’m excited for you. Time really is flying.
I hope you liked the CTR ring I picked out; it’s a style that they were waiting to put
out, so it won’t be popular yet. It
seemed to fit all your criteria well.
I love you,
Mom
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