Popular Post Faith-manor Posted December 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 9, 2023 (edited) We took her last Sunday afternoon to a matinee. Now sadly, she would not let me help her try on the evening gown prior to the day. I was worried it has been decades. It is one of those very classic kind of evening gowns. Nothing that goes out of style. So on the day, she went to put it on and it was tight around the waist and 3 inches too long. Mostly it is just a matter of gravity not being kind to elderly people, and so proportions change even if the number on the scale doesn't, and she has had spinal degeneration so she has actually shrunk in height. Had she let me do a fitting the week before, I could have altered it. There was plenty of room in the seams, fabric to work with, to get the job done. So that was sad. But the good news was I found a lovely pendleton wool skirt, mid calf, in the back of her closet that fit well, and a cashmere twin set to go with. She has nice jewelry so we decked her out, and she donned the same red, wool opera cloak that she had when she played in the orchestra at University of Iowa back in the 50's. She had the time of her life. I thought she was going to squeal for the Russian dance which is her favorite Nutcracker piece. We took a very circuitous route home, way out of the way for us, to drive through Frankenmuth, Mi - Little Bavaria - as it is called, and a town so lit up with Christmas lights that it is probably single handedly responsible for 1 degree of global warming!!! She loved that too. I have permission to post a photo which I will delete tomorrow night, so if you quote, keep the photo out of the quote. Thanks!! Edited December 10, 2023 by Faith-manor 64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 How lovely. Glad everything worked out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serenade Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 What a great update! ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Absolutely wonderful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 What a wonderful update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busymama7 Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 That is wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Awww! I'm glad she had a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 I love this. Thanks for sharing. I miss my older people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 That is so great! I am glad you were able to do this with and for her!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelAldrich Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Beautiful! And you did such a good thing for her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 How sweet and what a wonderful memory! 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 What a lovely evening! My mom passed away this fall, and she would have loved to do something like that. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 What a wonderful memory you made! Your mother looks so sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasProud Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 I LOVE this. So glad you had a wonderful time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 So wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Aw thank you for giving her the best gift!! Experiences are the most important gift you can give. I am glad this all worked out for her and thank you for posting the update. I love that she had the best time. And what an amazing reminder for dancers and everyone who is involved in Nutcrackers and other holiday shows around the country. Sometimes you lose sight of that with the hours and hours and hours of rehearsals and everything that is involved in putting on a show, which is a lot of work by so many. But going to see live dance, theater, or singing is an amazing experience that is such a gift of to the people that get to see it. I wish the people on stage and behind the scenes got to hear these kind of stories. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Such a heartwarming story!! I’m so ball for her! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 I'm so happy you made this memory with her, treating her to something that continues to be a joy for her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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