A dear friend of mine gave me a pair of boots in college after he had been teased that they were girl boots. I love this friend, and I am even more thankful that he chose me to be the recipient. I have worn them well; I love them, I live in them. Time had taken it's toll. Get a new pair you might say? No way. These boots have too many memories.
This week I set out to find a cobbler who could repair my beloved boots. I didn't have to look far. Two blocks from Fresh Abundance, I stumbled upon Ressa's Shoe Service. On Monday, I was ready to let go of my boots long enough to get them repaired. In the afternoon I dropped them off and was told they could be ready by Wednesday. This was great news to me.
Tuesday at about 5:30pm as I was pulling up to Fresh Abundance after my daily evening errands, I received a call that my boots were ready. Yippee! I went straight there. About two minutes later I was walking into the lovely shop. I didn't even have a chance to pull out my receipt when the kind gentleman grabbed my boots, smiled and said, "I matched your boots to your face." I smiled, and said "Thank you." They were more lovely than I remembered, sewn and polished. In my awestruck, I failed to get the gentleman's name. I now have a cobbler to call on when in need of repair, and I will gladly recommend Ressa's Shoe Service. Quick repair, good work, and happy people who clearly love what they do. I am all about supporting people who do what they love and do it well. I believe that living our passion is what builds vibrant communities, and what makes our world a more joyful place.
Anna- this post went straight to the heart... I myself have a pair of boots, Italian ones that my mama bought when she was about my age in Paris. Sometimes I feel as if I have lived my whole life in those boots- I used to dress up in them as a kid, attempt to wear them through high school, and now rock them like never before. Needless to say, they are very dear to me (and my mom). However, they are in great need of some repair, yet like you, I am hesitant to trust anyone with them. Your post gave me inspiration to make the leap and take care of what matters to me most; my lovely boots- after all they deserve it, right?
ReplyDeleteGood lookin boots, think the heel got bigger since I seen em' last.
ReplyDeleteI used this cobbler to repair my Burkenstocks. He was great!
ReplyDeleteI love my boots in Panama, they keep me safe and are basically my home when I'm in the forest since they protect me from the snakes! haha, anyways, boots are essential to our way of life. which is fun.
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