When I pulled the envelope out of the mailbox, I immediately noticed that it was from TOMS shoes. Of course, I suspected that it was for me. It’s no surprise that pretty much every cool piece of mail is intended for me. I always pass off the mail addressed to “Resident” to one of the kids. It makes their day to get mail. Unfortunately, it was addressed to my lovely wife.
Let me state up front–I trust her implicitly. No doubts whatsoever. But this Blake guy…I don’t really know him, though I understand he’s a pretty solid character. Anyway, to make sure I stay well informed on what’s going on, I exercised the right of the head of the house to open and inspect each and every piece of mail that arrives at my domicile (I’m pretty sure that’s in the Articles of the Amendment to the Constitution). It was just as I thought–Blake sent Kim a handwritten note and a gift.
I was jacked up. No man is going to woo my wife away with fancy words and beautiful gifts. If you were thinking that you’d follow suit and start bombarding my mailbox with packages aimed at my wife’s heart, you had better back off. You have been warned.
After I simmered down for a while (listening to the Dropkick Murphys isn’t the best medicine, but it worked) I grabbed the note and read Blake’s words to my wife. He wrote from the heart, telling of a special memory, a joy shared, and a reminder that they are “in this together.”
You read it, and tell me if you’d be ticked or not.
Actually, I found myself inspired by the story, reminded that I have the privilege and pleasure–even the responsibility–of being a blessing to those in need. That’s why we partner with orphanages in the DR, Myanmar, and Rwanda. That’s the reasoning behind Calvary’s 1% offering and the adopt-a-family deal. That’s why we support a 15 year old boy in Peru through Compassion International. That’s why we’ve adopted 2 girls, plan to adopt other children, and actively promote adoption/fostering children. We have been blessed by God so that we can be a blessing to others.
It’s supposed to be bitter cold here in central PA tomorrow, and I think I’m wearing my TOMS.
But if you think that I’m giving that bracelet to Kim, you’re crazy. (You can order one of your own for free here.)
3 Comments
Meghan · January 26, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Hi Stacy! We carry TOMs at Barefoot downtown (I’m the assistant manager there) and we have a bunch of these bracelets to give away (read: FREE) – so if anyone would like to show their support for the cause, come pick one up! And maybe buy some TOMs too!
-Meghan
stacy · January 27, 2011 at 1:51 am
Hey Meghan, thanks for the note. If anyone asks where they can get a bracelet (or some TOMS!) I’ll send them your way!
Lee · January 27, 2011 at 3:13 pm
Nicely done Stacy. You guys are definitely blessed by God, and great spokesmen/spokespersons/representatives for adoption. Thank you.