My Instead: I wore my gift of memory foam slippers out of Applebee’s restaurant.
Over two months ago, I
turned 62 years old. It was a good June 26th birthday and now I am
in my 63rd year and growing stronger than ever.
Earlier on this day in
September, however, my daughter Robin called and reminded me that she had not
taken me out for my birthday yet. “How about tonight?” she suggested. Even
though I had figured on working that evening just to catch up on some jobs, I
said yes. Family first.
I met Robin, my grandson
Tyler and our newest addition to our family, Danny, at Applebee’s restaurant.
We had such a great time together…the energy was so positive. The conversation
and laughter never stopped. What joys and blessings in my life! Appreciated.
After our bellies were
filled and brimming, Robin handed me a gift bag. Inside was a pair of
comfortable memory foam slippers. She knows my feet get a workout every day, so
what a perfect gift for her tired, but not-so-old mom. I loved ‘em…enough to
try them on right there in the restaurant! But enough to wear them as I walked
out of the restaurant? Why not?
In the past, I would have
never done this. Was this a life changing event? No. Was it in sync with my 2014
year of “insteads”? Yes. Did it bring more joy to my life? Simply yes. No objections.
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