[Spontaneo]

Last year, I was given a new pair of white New Balance sneakers and a new package of white socks. I placed the gifts in my basement for safe keeping for when I would need the gifts.

Yesterday, I needed the gifts.

So, I went down to the basement. I looked at where I had placed them exactly. The gifts were not there.

I tore the basement apart. Nada.

Next, I tore my closet apart. No sneakers. No socks.

I am very upset. A curse.

However, while tearing my closet apart, I did find a bag of Polos that I had bought at last summer's yard sales and had forgotten all about. Such shirts are much-needed. I actually had bought the shirts to donate to my church for Christmas, but I had a falling out with my church the week before Christmas. Anyway, I can sure use the shirts. A blessing.

About the new sneakers and new socks, would you say a prayer that I may find the lost presents? I would appreciate it.

Thank you.

Do you ever lose an item then find an item while tearing your house apart?

[Fergal]

I'm not as organized at home as I should be, so I do occasionally lose something. It doesn't happen very often, but it does happen. And yes, sometimes when looking for something I find something else that is a blessing. In Ireland we used to pray to St. Anthony when we wanted help with finding something.

[Spontaneo]

Yes, losing the new New Balance sneakers and new package of white socks was the curse.

However, yesterday, I went to a very nice thrift store and was I ever blessed!

I bought a brand-new pair of white Fila sneakers still in the box for $5.00!

Then, I bought a pair of colorful Asics sneakers for $3.00!

Next, I bought a brand-new 33-ounce water bottle still with tags for $1.00!

Finally, I bought a travel coffee cup that says "Hello Gorgeous" on the cup for $1.00!

The cost total? $10.00! Guess how much cash that I took to the thrift store? $10.00! (the thrift store does not accept debit cards).

I have been blessed after all.