So I had to share about the RED Heels…the red heels that take a toll on my toes, but I love them and can’t keep my feet out of them! I learned a lesson on judgment today – and it left me in smiles…
I was SO avoiding going on my lunch break to get groceries
(I’d rather do in my flops after work, yet I hate hitting the stores after dark
– so just went with it…in my red heels) --- I got stopped before I even could click
the lock button on my door by a man in a hospital protective mask looking to be
escorted by possibly a wife or a friend --- he said as soon as I hopped out
these red heels struck his eye, wondering who on earth can sport those and be
brave enough to be SO bold…which then he relayed drove his eyes to my FCANCR
License Plate. I often see people while
driving taking pics of it, etc – but don’t get stopped to often to ask what it
represents and though I do not mind talking about Mike and sharing his journey,
it caught me off guard in the Wal-Mart parking lot. I proceeded to tell him the story behind it
and he started to cry – I hated that he cried, for that was not my intention –
meeting anyone battling cancer, because Mike is now with the man above – I in
no way want anyone to think they don’t have a chance – He hugged me and said
Mike’s journey did give him hope and he lives every day to the fullest, and if
it had not been for the red heels that struck their attention…he may have never
seen the license plate and never would have known that others understand what
he is going through….hugs ensue and enter Alice Cooper private moment at I take
myself to the Wal-Mart RR to “freshen up”…
Scrolling through the isles, FINALLY to the breaking point
of knowing Girl Scout Cookies and Juice Boxes are not the best items to live
off of, I travel the isles stocking up ---- insert adorable herd of elderly
ladies – a couple in the go-karts and 2 with baskets…as I am scoping out which flavor
of Raman Noodles to grab, I hear “How the heck do you manage in the heels, they
are gorgeous yet so high, how on earth do you manage not to fall? They seem quite high for everyday wear” I chuckled a bit and said, “Oh I have fallen
plenty of time in these heels, even tripped in an elevator and landed in a
patrons “lap area” – but just as in life, you fall and you get back up…hope to
only laugh at yourself and know it happens to everyone” ---- those ladies
chuckled and we chatted for a bit and made our separate ways…
Finally getting all my items, went to the register, checked
out and made my way back to my truck ---- immediately stopped by a lady and
asked for a picture of my shoes – she said she was not brave enough to wear
them ever but had never seen anything so bright and tall – haha – she made a
comment on my license plate as well and shared with me her husband’s battle
with Cancer and that though he has passed, she still lives life and appreciates
all aspects and was so happy she crossed my path.
I suppose, though I wasn’t felt “judged” my shoes did cause
some attention today, yet nothing negative and opened up some great meetings of
strangers --- I am forever thankful today for my 39.99 Shoe Dazzle.com account
and my red heels J and meeting these people that if I had not
hit the local Wal-Mart – I would have never touched their lives as they did
mine…
