One of the teachers from the class where I work with the visually impaired children called a few minutes ago. She said that one of the other teachers was talking about decluttering her closet. She told her that I may be interested in the things that she planned to get rid of. This particular teacher buys very nice clothing. Her husband owns his own business and they are quite wealthy, she only works part time to keep busy.

I am on my way to see what she has, maybe I will have a new wardrobe to take to the wedding!

Ill post when I get back!

YEAH!!! Lucky you!! I hope you get some really nice things.

Wow!! I hope that you get all wonderful things.

I am completely speechless and filled with emotion and tears

I got to the school and she took me outside and told me that she did not want to make me feel bad in any way. She said that she understood what struggle meant, but that she was thankful that she has not had to. She said that she lives her life according to the pay it forward ideaology and that she wanted me to feel good about what she had for me in her truck.

She took me outside and said remember I said to pay it forward, but with the kids in this class, you already have.

She loaded 6 huge bags of clothes into my car and gave me a hug and I left. When I got home I excitedly went through the bags. This is what was in there.

26 pairs of capri pants almost all 16's (my size) a few 18's which are the kind I can take in.

17 pairs of long pants, ( slacks, jeans, casual, dressy) again most of them are 16's, every color imaginable)

7 short sleeved sweaters Variety of colors and patterns)

6 long sleeved sweaters

17 jacket type sweatshirts, cardigans etc.

2 dresses
3 skirts
3 pairs of shorts
30 t shirt type blouses to match all the pants and capris
2 brand new pairs of socks

and a check for $100.00 in an envelope that says do something for yourself before your daughter's wedding.

As I said, I am speechless, completely overwhelmed and blessed beyond imagination.

OH MY!!!! :angel:

WOW!! You are lucky indeed!! What a very generous friend!!! I hope you take her advice and do something for yourself with that money!!

:hurray: WTG Robin. I am so thrilled for you!

Oh how wonderful !!!!!! What a generous, caring lady!!!!!...I am so happy for you Robin!!!!:hurray:

oh robin im soooooooooo happy for you. u really deserve this..
you have been thru so much and have pulled through..

Robin, I am so happy for you, that brought tears to my eyes when I read the part about the envelope with the check in it for you to do something special for yourself. It is heartwarming to see that others realize how very special that we already know you are. You are truly one of my role models, you have worked so hard to achieve your goals and now you are finally able to enjoy the fruits of your struggles. Please do something just for you with the money, you deserve it dear friend.

:hugz: