A Blessing From God

Several years ago, I decided I wanted a pair of boots.  I knew what I wanted and made a list of specifications:

• Dark brown leather 
• Tall riding boot style
• No buckles
• Not made in China 
• Size 6 1/2 

Something like this is what I had in mind.

After scouring the internet and stores, and being told by a sales person I probably would have trouble  finding any due to my size which is a narrow, I decided there weren't any available.  The ones I had tried on were too tall, or too wide and were awkward to walk in.

To get what I wanted, I probably would have to get them custom made or pay $$$, which I really didn't want to do.  I was okay with not finding any, and told myself I could live without boots.  I knew my expectations were high, but I wouldn't be happy with something different than what I had in mind.

Last Friday, after work, I stopped by Mega Thrift in Winston-Salem to look at their clothing.  I wasn't planning on looking at the shoes, and had forgotten about the boots I wanted, but I wandered to that side of the store, and looked at the shoes that were in my size.  There, sitting on the shelf, I saw these brown boots.  I tried them on and they were perfect!  Just my size and not too tall, and the best part of all - the price $5.99!

 All of my specifications were right there: 

• Leather Upper
• Made in Brazil (not China)
• Size 6 1/2

A not-so-great self photo of boots on me.

I am so thankful that Jesus knows our desires and gives us blessings!  Every time I wear these, I'll remember that Jesus loves me and cares about little things.