Monday, May 16, 2011

Crying in Goodwill...

Well, that didn't actually happen, but I was THIS CLOSE. We were heading to a food packing event at our church and were early enough that we decided to stop in and peruse the wares at Goodwill. I found a bunch of books and was about to leave when I wandered over to the kids shoes, just out of curiosity.

There they were. Staring me in the face. A pair of canvas velcro skater shoes from Stride Rite. The same ones I had recently traded in at a kids clothing swap because they were getting a tad too small. They were sitting all lonely on the shelf, flooding me with memories of Wyatt wearing those shoes. I almost bought them on the spot, before I talked my self out of it. But I still welled up with tears the entire way to church. Remember when we bought them? It was a lifetime ago... What if I never get to have another child that fits into shoes that size again?

Growing up is so bittersweet. Almost bittersweet enough for tears in Goodwill.

4 comments:

ntwife said...

Hi Amanda, I finally got back to Blogger, and am following your blog now too. I hope to see you around after getting your comment, and that we can help each other with our experiences! Have a great day!

Amanda said...

Hi ntwife, thanks for stopping by! When I click on your profile link, I can't find a link to your blog...do you mind posting it here? (I may already be following you, but I am having a hard time putting your profile with your blog) Thanks! :)

ntwife said...

Hi Amanda, not a problem! You can find me at http://ntwifeaspielife.blogspot.com/

Thanks!

Amanda said...

Ah, thank you! :)