Take What Ya Momma Gave Ya!

A few years back, I was at my parent's house for a visit and I noticed that my Mom had this big ol' stack of towels in the living room. I asked why she had so many and she told me that they were on sale so she bought a bunch. After bringing them home she realized that she had waaay too many. I thought so too.

I told her that if she had the receipt, she should take the extras back. She said no, she didn't want to be bothered with going back.

I offered to return them and she still said no. Just seemed like too much hassle.

Then she told ME to take some of the extras.

I said, thanks, but no thanks, because they were purple and NOTHING in my bathroom (nor my home for that matter) was purple. My color scheme (if we can call it that) is Blue and Brown. Purple just wouldn't go.

After some back and forth, she insisted that I take them, so I agreed and brought five of them home with me.

Fast forward to present day. My Mom is no longer here, but EVERY TIME I look at or use one of those dag-gone purple towels, I think of her. Yes...I'm so glad that I listened.

Who knew then that something as simple as a towel would trigger memories of my Mom.

So in case you're wondering what the lesson of this story is, I'll tell you: ALWAYS take what your Mom wants you to have! Trust me, one day when she's gone, you'll be glad you did.

Let the DIALOGUE begin: What has YOUR Mom "urged" you to take that you didn't really want to, but now you're glad you did?

Talk to me!

Til next time...