Plan B

Ivory lace dress
“My Plan A. On to Plan B.”

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”  James 1:5 ESV

It was so pretty on the hanger, but…true confession…I didn’t try the dress on at the Country Living Fair. For one this, there was one dressing room consisting of four curtains and a mirror and a long line. It was ninety-one degrees. And I was working the booth. I thought for sure it would fit. It was way too big, but beyond that, the style just was not flattering on me. I was SO disappointed. Then I kinda freaked a little. We live in a small town and there aren’t a whole lot of options here for purchasing formal attire. 

I jumped on Pinterest and searched for “wedding dresses for the mature bride”. Apparently, a “mature” bride is 35 because that’s how old the women were modeling the dresses. And a lot of the dresses looked matronly. I really don’t want to look like the grandmother of the bride. I AM the bride, and by golly, I’m going to look like one!

I drove to town and prayed on the way. 

“Lord, thank you for all of your provision. I want to thank you for having the perfect dress waiting for me at the first shop I stop at today. It needs to be on sale, Lord. And I don’t want to pay over $____ for it. Oh, and if possible, I want to look like a queen. Amen”

I pulled into the first shop on my route. We tried a couple dresses off the rack but they neither one suited me. Then Julie, the attendant, directed me to the sale rack. She said, “I think this just might work. Try this.” It was a size 12. My heart sank. I’ve put on 15 pounds from the steroids I was on for two weeks. But I was game to try. 

She helped me into the dress and when I came out and looked at myself in the mirror, I cried. Ok, I made a little 14 year old girl who was in the shop cry, ok? This dress is stunning. Nothing like I imagined I would have…or want. But, when I asked the attendant how much it was, it was $1.00 below the price I told God I could pay! We’re going to do a little fitting and then it will be perfect. I’m  inot sharing any other details because that man of mine reads my blog and he won’t see the dress until I walk out to the tent. So you’ll just have to wait, too! 

You always need a Plan B and sometimes, YOUR Plan B was God’s plan all along! ❤️

 

27 thoughts on “Plan B”

  1. I’m sure it will be perfect and you will take Mr Fixit’s breath away when he first sees you! Praying for the best of wedding days for you both!

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  2. Your Mr. Fixit wont see anything but how beautiful you are when he see’s you walking down the aisle.He will see the stars in your eyes and the lovely smile that will be on your lips.
    Wishing the most wonderful and happiest day for you both.’

    Hugs, Melba

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    1. No…I don’t share him here. I give everything of myself here as my ministry to help others see they aren’t alone. I have to keep something that is just mine. That’s his face and his name. You might get to see a shot from the back though! ❤️

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  6. Gods love for us is so amazing! Our plan B is often God’s best plan for us! I’m so glad you have the perfect one! You will be gorgeous I’m sure! Hugs and prayers for God to continue to bless you and Mr Fixit! I can’t wait to see the pictures.

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  7. Can’t wait to see you in it as well as photos from the celebration. Congrats to you on your new-found, well-deserved happiness.

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  9. Such a touching post. God does want us to be specific when asking Him for anything. You were specific and He provided. I can’t wait to see pictures.

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  14. I haven’t seen a post from you in awhile, but reading this made my heart full! I followed your journey when you list your husband and was so surprised and happy to read your wedding g dress story! Love wins and thus proves it! Never give up! You made my day! Congratulations and I can’t wait to see it!!!

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    1. Those FB algorithms just kill me. I have over 6,000 readers and I’m lucky if my posts reach 1500-2000 a day. The only think I can suggest is hit like on FB more and they’ll see you’re interested in seeing more posts. Have you hit “Like” on the page? You can also select “See First” in the drop down menu under “follow”. Thank you so much for your kind words. Mr. FixIt and I have known each other for 50 years. We were good buds in high school…just never dated back then. We are so blessed and very happy! ❤️

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