These shoes made the cut!
We have a rule at our “limited space” house; bring in something that’s not perishable and two items need to go out to make room. I just purchased three pairs of shoes and was challenged to discard 6 of the well worn pairs.
It was like tossing away good friends. Those heels have traveled hundreds, if not thousands of miles with me. They have bungee jumped, flown on Russian jets, walked in marathons, danced, attended weddings/ funerals/ births/ and other amazing events. These molded pieces of leather have impressed more people than imaginable with their style and non-sensibility.
They are not just another pair of of shoes- they have history. They’ve been constant companions. They have put up with being reheeled and resoled; buffed and polished; scuffed and trodden; stepped on and squeezed into. Would a person go through all that and still be there for you. Not many…and not gladly. But, wait a minute… in reflection, maybe the same is true about people?
What about our friends and family? I mean, do we simply replace them when we introduce new people into our lives? Do we forget the folks who have been there for us through thick and thin?
Maybe it is time to re- SOUL them! Tell them how much they mean to us and that there is plenty of room for them in our hearts.
What are you waiting for? Call, text, email, hug, and communicate with someone you care about right NOW!
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This post would be a wonderful addition to Sherri Yeary’s book for women on having it all. Sometimes to have it all, you have to give something up. When we have the opportunity, do we make the right choices? How do we move forward and put regrets behind us?
Sherri is posing lots of great questions and concepts for us all to think about and share with others.
Petey is contributing significantly to the book, and it is a great pleasure to work with her.
Great article, Grandma! I love you so much, and I so wish we wore the same size shoes!!! Ha!!!