Thursday, October 8, 2009

Lost shoe



At the rainy day sale this past weekend...I came across this sweet little brown baby shoe...



Just one...
It was in the booth of a dealer with a lot of old automobile junk...
It looked so sad and lonely....so lost.
I asked the dealer how much he wanted for it and he replied...
"two dollars".



Two dollars for one shoe? No way. I left the booth.



But .....my heartstrings tugged....it was lost...it was lonely...
...it was sad...
The mother in me could no longer leave a lost and lonely baby shoe than a lost child...
That automotive junk dealer knew my weakness.
:) Laura
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32 comments:

  1. kjkljk;ljljgjgfuyhdOctober 8, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    My heart strings would have tugged at me too, but $2? Maybe his heart strings were tugging too and he didn't want to let it go?

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  2. Julie MarieOctober 8, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Oh Laura, you are too sweet, it is not a weakness, it is a stength... I am so happy you went back for it... Bisous... Julie Marie

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  3. WildflowerhouseOctober 8, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Oh you are so sweet. I would have had to take it home too!. Sharon

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  4. Angie @ thejunkranch October 8, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Sweet! I always listen with my heart too.

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  5. melanieOctober 8, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    I , too , found some lost shoes this last weekend...what is it about those little ones that just get me right smack in the heart? Glad you went back and got it!

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  6. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)October 8, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    Two dollars well spent, I'd say! Very cute!

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  7. SharDon ExclusivesOctober 8, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    You are so sweet and softhearted...lol I would have gone back to get it too. Women are so tinder hearted and sentimental.
    Blessings,
    Sharon

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  8. LisaOctober 8, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    So glad you gave in! It is super sweet! Great color!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  9. The French BearOctober 8, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Ahhh..... that's so sweet, you should have had it for free just because it was all alone!!!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  10. BeckyOctober 8, 2009 at 11:08 PM

    Oh, I just love you shoe rescue. It is so sweet a shoe.

    Smiles,
    Becky

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  11. marieOctober 8, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    That's the sweetest shoe I ever saw ~ perfect for an autumn display. I'd have paid $2.00 for it in a minute! Glad you gave it a home!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    that tender little shoe is begging for cuddling and i knew you would go back for it. it is home now and oh if only it could speak. i can rest easier tonight.:)bless you. Bestest,Denise

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  13. AuroraSuzetteOctober 9, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Even my two tall teenage boys like lookin a little baby shoes! They can't believe their feet were ever that little!

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  14. manon 21October 9, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    trop mignonne!
    bon weekend Laura
    manon

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  15. Bless by ToneOctober 9, 2009 at 2:38 AM

    It is a really cute shoe, though, worthy of a home. I just love your blog.

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  16. The Sobbing Settee ...October 9, 2009 at 2:50 AM

    Ooh my ... how cute is that little shoe!
    Maybe it's me ... but just 2 dollars?
    I would have paid double but that's because over here they would simply ask at least 10 ... for a single shoe that is ;-)

    Dutch greetings,
    Miranda

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  17. YvonneOctober 9, 2009 at 3:34 AM

    what a lovely shoe (Victorian ?)
    nice autumn picture...
    have a nice weekend
    Greets Yvonne

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  18. AnnaOctober 9, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    I think I would give in too and take it home with me!
    have a nice weekend!
    xxx

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  19. TheresaOctober 9, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    Oh it made me sad that you left it and happy you went back:) Too cute. Have a blessed day.

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  20. Cecil and Co.October 9, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    I have a thing for old shoes too! I have some single ones as well, they make up to great little displays or pin cushions. I like to put my bunnies coming out of them! LOL They are too cute...thanks for sharing!

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  21. Rose ~Victorian Rose ~October 9, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    SO happy you went back too...I could never have left it either.

    Rose
    Http://delightfulclutter.blogspot.com/

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  22. Suzy's Vintage AtticOctober 9, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Hello Laura

    I wouldn't have been able to leave behind either. It has now found a good home!
    Who did it belong to? That is what I always wonder.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Isabelle x

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  23. Les CotrionsOctober 9, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Oh Laura you're so sweet and the lonely shoe too! Maternal instinct?? I'd have done the same!
    Happy week end!
    Vale

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  24. RostroseOctober 9, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    OOOOh - and now it is a nest for some nuts ... and it is not lonely any more!!! ;-)
    Big hugs, Traude

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  25. MagdalenaOctober 9, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    ohhh...lonely shoe, how sad and melancolic...
    lovely pictures,
    best wishes for the week end,
    hugs
    Magdalena/Color Sepia

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  26. Julie@beingRUBYOctober 9, 2009 at 11:59 AM

    Oh how sweet
    I think I would of paid more.. maybe
    You are a kind soul Laura! Have a great weekend xx Julie

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  27. Dumbwit TellherOctober 9, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    I would find it difficult too to leave that lone, lovely baby shoe without a home. You a good person!

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  28. RosemaryOctober 9, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    So cute! I'm glad it has a home.
    Rosemary

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  29. decorator to the starsOctober 9, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    HOW SWEET, I HAVE SEVERAL "ONE SHOES" GIO

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  30. CaroleOctober 9, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Laura,
    May little bargain shopper. Look at it like it's the price of a cup of coffee....it's a bargain!!!
    and a lot cuter!
    xo...C

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  31. FlossOctober 9, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Oh, so lovely. We dug up a little clog in the garden of our tiny Newcastle-upon-Tyne flat when we lived there. It was incredible to think of the little child who had worn and lost it.

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  32. jadeOctober 9, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Oh Laura, you have such a wonderful heart!!!!! And the little baby shoe is so lovely!!!

    Have a very nice weekend, Hugs Jade

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