My mom and dad were here for a visit recently. While my dad and Parker did man stuff, we girls went antique shopping. We wandered down the aisles, picking up random things and commenting on what they were, or how we could use them to decorate my house, or how "we used to have one just like this!" In one booth, Hillary found a black felt hat, with a wide black satin ribbon around it, tied in a bow in the back. "Mimi!" she cried, "Look at this! Isn't this cute?" It was an old style that sat snugly down on the head, framing the face. Before we could even respond, Hillary had it on. "You should try it on," she said to my mom, who is still getting used to her new wig, made necessary by the chemo treatments she's enduring. "Oh, I don't think so," mom said, "I don't have the face to carry off a hat." But she did try it on, and we said how cute she was, and we all laughed and enjoyed the pleasure of being together.
Before we left the store, Hillary went back for the hat. She had her own money, and, since she couldn't convince my mom to buy it, Hillary was going to buy it for herself. My mom smiled and said, "You just take that hat and enjoy it." To which Hillary replied, "I wish you would enjoy it." And mom said, "I will - on your head!" Hillary said, "If you won't wear it, I'll wear it...in honor of you."
This morning, Hillary wore that hat to church. She looked so cute with her new haircut sticking out all around the bottom. Everyone commented on how pretty she was. She looked like no one else there, and she held her head proudly. And I thought I could see some of my mom's spunk in the reflection of her eyes. In a way, they're both wearing that hat.
4 comments:
Love the hat it looks great and I am glad she wore it to church. I loved the story too. I enjoy reading your stories.
I wish you and Crys could visit more often. She needs a good christian friend.
Keep up the good work I am very encourged by your postings.
Pray for us.
Love ya Edna
I absolutely love the hat and it looks like it was made for her. She is a beautiful young lady, but, her beauty goes deep into the heart. I haven't had the privledge of knowing her on a personal basis, but, hearing your stories and stories from your mom, I see not only a pretty girl, but one with a deep love and respect for her family. She is special Fonda. I know you know that but moms always like to hear it from others. I enjoy reading your stories and I check every night for a new one. Each 'last' one is like a cliff-hanger. It leaves one eager for the next! You need to write a book, it would be a best seller!! Love Brenda
I do like that hat on Hillary's head. She looks Great! If I looked like that, I'd wear that hat. But I don't, so I like it on her. Anything looks good on her confident spirit. MIMI
I Love-Love-Love the hat-reminds me of when she was a baby and when her daddy wore a black felt derby everywhere.
Love-Memaw
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