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.
