02/11/2024
we know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
we had an amazing day today and gave 20 dresses away!! all of the girls were so beautiful and excited!! that’s why we do this and are so ready for 2 more weekends!! serenity day spa received more donations, bayne and company hair studio is still taking donations, people are mailing dresses in, and all of them are so beautiful. last saturday night we received a message from the lawrence county dream center in town creek wanted to make a VERY generous donation. they have done something similar for the last few years, not for the same reason, but we both shared the same purpose in the end. we received over 500 dresses from them. they also donated shoes and jewelry and even the clothing racks and hangers. 500 dresses is not what you are thinking in your head it is going to be. unfortunately today, we were only able to transport about half of the dresses but those who were unable to find a dress, may still have options! and for that, we are so thankful that even if someone walked away today empty handed, we can keep trying and hopefully they find something over the next 2 weekends. but we still have so many dresses to give!! we are so thankful for everyone that has contributed this far. dresses can be donated back as well and can be worn again! we are still working out the details for dropping them off but will make a later post on that!
i say all this to go back to the scripture at the start of this post. losing Haley shook us to the absolute core. we never understood why or how this could happen and you just always ask God what his plan is for you after this. how could he put you through such tragedy and heartbreak? well, here we are. we knew how special prom was to Haley. and it would be days and days and days of shopping till she found THE one. but not everyone has the means to go out and hunt for hours and days on end and then you find THE dress and see the price tag and you have to walk away. Haley’s loss, gave us the chance to honor her, and give the moments she held so dearly to her, to others. God has truly blessed us with every donation and providing these dresses to not just us, but anyone who needs them. He gave us the imposssible and he somehow made it possible. and there so many little things that will happen or we will see and it’s just that little glimmer of something, and she’s been with us everyday and every step of the way and if you don’t walk away with a dress, we hope you atleast walk away with knowing you are worthy, you are enough, you are beautiful, you are kind, and you deserved to be here. someone needs YOU here!! we are so thankful for this opportunity and hope to continue this for years to come and can’t wait for these last two weekends!! 🦋💕