story of an earring

on saturday, i was selling jewelry at FIG Finale.  most of the merchandise was over 1/2 off so i told myself not to wear this $118 pair because people are looking for lower $20-$30 pricepoints and I'm not willing to part with these for that!  against my better judgement, i wore these.  

a beautiful woman walked up and fell in love with them immediately.  i told her they were for sale but not as cheap as what i had out.  she looked the booth over and left telling me my things are beautiful and to have a great day.  an hour or so later, on her way out, she stopped at my jewelry again; lamenting that these earrings weren't as inexpensive as the rest of my booth and falling in love with them even deeper.  in the next few moments she got caught up with a friend and i spotted the gentleman she was with standing near me.  i thought - why not - and handed him my card telling him if he wants to get her the earrings she wants here's how to reach me.  he asked what earrings she wanted and immediately pulled out a stack of cash.  we both watched her to make sure she couldn't see our little deal and made our exchange.  how sweet of him right?!

minutes later i heard squealing and yelping at the stairs leaving the event.  i knew it was her!  all the vendors stepped out of their booths to see what the commotion was all about.  it was her alright.  she was in a complete state of shock, running down the hall thanking me at the top of her lungs while he was laughing that it was me she was thanking!  it was such a blissful moment that it literally put a tear in my eye.  i smiled, told her she deserved them and to enjoy, and off they went.

the next day i was chatting with one of the show coordinators who said she heard about what i orchestrated for that customer.  i really didn't think i'd done that much!  she informed me this beautiful woman survived breast cancer and was celebrating her one year anniversary that day.

wow!  i want to hug her!  how amazing God would put it in my heart to wear those that special day.  wishing this client a long life filled with more surprises and happiness free from cancer...