Salvaged a T-top

This morning as I was using my Sonicare toothbrush, I managed to splatter a little toothpaste on my shirt. To my dismay, the spots left a bleach stain. I was so distraught! I felt I ruined a nice top that I had only warn a couple times. I couldn’t even enjoy my morning walk. So I returned home feeling disgusted with myself.

I decided to try to wash out the toothpaste, hoping to recover my shirt. I found that it had bleached. 

Finally, the thought occurred to me that I had a Sharpee pen of the same color as my shirt. So, in desperation, I gave it a try, only to discover it made the spot darker this time. 

But, for a final measure, I got a cotton swab with rubbing alcohol and began to dab it while the shirt was wet so there would not be a sharp edge to the work I had done on the shirt. I used my blow dryer to dry it. To my pleasure, I got a satisfactory result. I’m happy to report, my shirt looks as good as it did before I splashed toothpaste on it! It looks as good as new!

New Swim OUtfit for a Special Occasion

 Dreaming of transitioning back to Western Colorado where friends are family, I bought a couple items to celebrate the occasion when it becomes a reality.

One Sunday I stopped at a Ross store and found this swimsuit which I tried on. The size is a little bigger than what I normally wear. So I put it back.

Well, I couldn't get it out of my mind. So, on Tuesday, which is senior discount day at Ross stores, I returned to look for it. I first went to another store but couldn't find it there. Then, I returned to the other store and couldn't find it where I found it. Feeling brought down, I found a couple other items that I had seen the other day and bought those. I was relieved to find them. One was on clearance and the other didn't have a price tag. So I took my chances.

Long Skirt

Short Skirt

While in line to purchase them, I found the swimsuit hanging in the Q-line. Apparently, someone else who was in line to buy it had changed their mind. So I grabbed it. 

I was so excited that I couldn't keep the joy to myself and told the young gal behind me in line. She rejoiced with me and asked if I had a special occasion for it. I told her I am hoping to return to Colorado soon and wear it at the Hot Springs Pool. She was pleased to hear it.

When I went to pay for everything, the cashier looked up the price on the short skirt which was missing a price tag and discovered it was also on clearance. I got a huge deal! Everything was 10% off because of the senior discount. It ended up being a happier day!

 

 

 

New Swimsuit

Then, I looked on Amazon at Sketchers because of an ad I got in the mail, to see if I could find a better deal on sneakers. It was the I saw these sandals. They were in my size and the only pair left. So I snatched them. I got them delivered to me on a Sunday which was a surprise to me.

Sketchers Sandals

But the thing that was so significant to me was the leading of the Holy Spirit through this process and how He reserved this outfit for me. I didn't get to the store to find the swimsuit until Tuesday afternoon and I was able to find it again. That in itself is a miracle!