Jaque says to call this THANK YOU JESUS

You all know today was the big prom dress day. It started out very slow. Jaque had a horrible tummy ache. We got to the Sherpherd center at 9:15 am (15 min late) and stretched well. We were set to leave at 10 sharp. Ashley & Danielle (theraphist from our day program group), Chris, Jaque, and I loaded up in the Tahoe and took off in search of the perfect dress. We had found it in an issue of a PROM preview magazine. There were two places I called here that had it in stock.

We arrived early at Gabriella's, the first shop. Yes, we arrived early believe it or not. We waited, and waited, and waited. Chris got out and tugged at the door and tried to set their alarm off. They are suppose to open at 11 am, but at 11:15 am we were loosing our steam. The other shop we were going to try was about 2o minutes farther out. Did we really want to go that far, or just wait a while longer for it to open. The clock was ticking and we only had a few hours. So we decided to go on. I remember thinking, not quite sure why - but I said I guess God did not mean for us to get a dress at that store today. Trying to keep Jaque from getting down, I told her it would be ok, mybe the next place was better anyway.

We then drove to Girli Girl in Buford GA. Remember this!!! We arrived, and started wondering where in the world we had turned off to. It was a quaint little main street type of town just outside of the big ATL. It was so cute and inviting. Just then the GPS said "arriving at Girli Girl" on the left. Becauase this is an outing, it means that Jaque attempts to manuver as much as she can on her own. As we were strolling up the sidewalk, steps were in front of each store, except ours. I thought, good. Then we opened the door to a step up, a step down, steps steps all around! No need to worry Jaque, I said, it will be just fine. Ashely and Danielle stook to their guns on Jaque working. She worked hard. They helped when needed, but she worked hard too.

After finding the dress that Jaque had picked up out of the magazine, we tried it and one more on. The other looked pretty good on hanger, but you never really know until you get it on. The owner, Tracy Hurd was very helpful. She made sure we had plenty of room to try on the dresses. Once Jaque got them on, she helped us look at a stitch here, and a tuck there. Chris of course talked her head off about Jaque and her story. You know - that factor that I have spoken of many times, the Jaque "it." After trying both dresses on, looking from all angles, we all had come to a mutual decision on her dress. It is a beautiful color - perfect for Jaques skin and her eyes. It will be so beautiful on her, but what wouldn't. Anyway................

Chris and I were talking about the dress. I told him that he needed to go ahead and pay for it. I said "use some of your cash because your debit card has a $300 per purchase limit." Since it was a $ 300++ dress, I wanted to make sure that the charge went through.

Just then the owner said no need to do that Jaque. I will make you a deal. PAY ATTENTION FAMILY AND FRIENDS. She said that I will make you a deal that if you send me a prom picture, and do not forget, this dress is on me. We all just kind of stood there for a second. What did she just say???? Yes, that is what she said. Jaque said WHAT?? The lady repeated herself to Jaque, and Jaque just went over and gave her a big hug. She bagged up the dress for us. She gave us her card with address and email.

After talking with her a bit more, we all left out scratching our heads, wondering what just happened. We know what happened. God took us to this place, crossed our paths with Tracy Hurd, and showed us his mighty works. All I could say is that is how great God is.

Not for the money part of this. It is not about monetary things. God let Jaque touch this woman's life, and in return she touched Jaque's, Chris's, Danielle's, Ashley's, and mine. Upon leaving, I told Ashley and Danielle that since day one of Jaque's journey things like this had happened. That God has blessed us every step of the way, and contiues to bless us still. Now in return, we will share this story with all of you, and you will share with who you know, and so on, and so on.

So when asking Jaque what to call our post today, she said "Thank you Jesus." Three little words, three very powerful little words, three life changing/path crossing little words. Love you all and keep up the prayers, you are always appreciated & loved.

Thank you Jesus.
Carol (Jaque and Chris)