How a purple dress can make someone's day

I thought perhaps a piece of good news is very needed during these times of constant economic bad news.

In the process of moving, I am coming up with a lot of things in our home that I simply don't need anymore. Some I am selling--others, I am giving away. Craigslist.org has been my obsession since discovering it a few years ago.

This week, I found two formal dresses in my closet that I simply will not wear again. Both in great condition. One wasn't as expensive as the other, and I decided to put it out there for free. My only inquiry on the dress was from a woman who would be attending her husband's Christmas party. But, after having a baby, she was having trouble losing some weight. And, didn't want to spend a lot of money on a new dress.

We agreed to meet at my house this morning. She arrived, loved the dress, and I gave it to her for free. She had driven 45 minutes with her young daughter to pick it up. Afterall, I didn't need it...and she made all the effort. It was good enough for me that someone else could use it. Later in the day I received this beautiful note:

"Thank you so much for the beautiful dress. It fit!!!! I could stand to loose about 5 lbs to make it look fantastic! Just a little snugger than I prefer through the hips area, but I have time to work on it. I so appreciate you giving it to me. It's not very often now a day that people do something so kind for a total stranger. You really blessed me today. Thank You. It was very nice to meet you and I hope that you have a wonderful week."

The next time you have something that you don't want to donate to charity. Try craigslist..you just might make someone's day.