She gave me new shoes- and really cute shoes too. They were in this basket arranged like flower petals, and they're a bit messed up in this pic since I was trying them on for size. Shoes? Yes- shoes- lots of them! It may seem like no big deal to you, but I'll tell you why it was so amazing to me.
You readers in blog-land probably don't know this about me, but I am a large lady. I am 6'2'' I have big feet- size 13 women's shoes, and I'm, how shall I put this so I don't hurt my own feelings... not slim. I was always large for my age, growing up I was the tallest girl in my class all through school. As far as feet go, I've always had whoppers. I wore a size 8 when I was 8 years old, 9 when I was 9, and wore a 10 when I was 10. I held at 10 for quite a while, but slowly went up to a 12- and in my 20s, when my size 12WW shoes were just too small, I finally found a pair of size 13 shoes that were a perfect fit- I'd probably needed them for years and my feet could finally be comfortable.
Growing up I never had the cool shoes or clothes that the other kids had, I was adult sized as a child and they just weren't available. I've been wearing men's gym shoes for years, I also have several pair of unisex birkenstocks which have served me well over the years. I have plenty of work shoes and dress shoes, but was unable to find cute, casual shoes in my size... and then I was handed this amazing gift. Shoes that are exactly what I was looking for, they're in style, they're *women's*, cute, pink- they are something I've never had in my life.
This is the amazing thing about friendship- my friend noticed something that I wished for, and couldn't find, and took the time to go and find it for me. It doesn't have to be a concrete object- friends see the confidence you're missing, the joy, the strength, the forgiveness, the peace, and share their own. My friend gave me something I've wanted since childhood, and most of all, she thinks enough of me to think about me.
6 comments:
oh, that's so very sweet! I am glad you have some cute shoes to love! I can't wear cute shoes either anymore and it's one thing I truely miss!
wow
so how choked up were you miss T? i'm getting misty just reading about this and your wonderful and most thoughtful friend.
(and i didnt know you were 6'2"!)
This is the sweetest thing!! I love this story.
BTW, how tall is Jeff?
How wonderful to have such a thoughtful friend.
Tina what a lovely gift from your friend - wow! Those are some cute shoes, hope you feel like a million bucks when you wear 'em :) Yep, I knew you were 6'2", when we meet someday you can look down at me - I used to be 5'6" but I'm now shrinking!!!
Tina-WoO HoO! You & I have had the shoe conversation before. I know how much this meant to you. What a terrific pal! Hope your vacation & birthday went well!
Post a Comment