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The Day Miss Millie Went To Town

January 31, 2016 / Becky Lagace / A Word From My Heart, East Texas, Family, Friend, Happiness, Love, quilters, Special Friends
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Sunrise in the Texas Hill Country

It was a crisp sunny morning in East Texas, with a dewy sparkle on the ground and the promise of springtime in the air.

You may remember my dear home health patient, Miss Millie, who lived near me and was therefore the first one I would see in the mornings. Well, Miss Hadie Pearl was her best friend and was involved in one of Miss Millie’s greatest adventures.

The two had decided to get together for coffee on this particular morning. As I said, these octagenarians were the closest of friends, having grown up together, taught school together, and attended the same church all their lives. These ladies approached old age with wit, spunk, and a lively twinkle in the eye. They loved life and always brought the fun  ~ whether they were shopping, quilting, attending church, or simply enjoying time together.

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As they finished their coffee, Millie told Hadie Pearl that she needed to renew her auto insurance since she’d begun driving again. (She’d previously been asked NOT to drive because she had an unfortunate habit of cruising in the ditch.)  This decision wouldn’t have been sanctioned by the rest of the community, needless to say. Heaven help us!

Hadie Pearl explained, “Why, the insurance office is right down the street! All you have to do is turn around and go back down my street until you reach the highway. Then turn left, and it will be on your left, just there on the corner. You can’t miss it.”

Now Miss Hadie Pearl lived in Mineola, which is a small town northeast of Dallas, Texas. Mineola was the town in which Miss Millie had every intention of purchasing her auto insurance. So off she went with a cheery wave. She was determined to get her insurance renewed so that she could legally return to driving. And if you knew Miss Millie, you knew she was unflappable, unstoppable.

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However, Miss Millie never made it to the insurance office that day. Oh, she was perfectly fine at the end of the day ~ no worries there! She did, however, end up at the police station in Garland, Texas ~ eighty three miles away ~  that evening. No one knows exactly how she made it there safely, but she was no worse for the wear.  And of course they don’t have insurance there ~ just an office full of helpful folks who escort little old ladies back home when they make a wrong turn.

And that’s the true story of the day that Miss Mille went to town.

 

Becky Lagace

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6 comments on “The Day Miss Millie Went To Town”

  1. Adele Bower says:
    January 31, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    Becky,
    What a darling story. I was reading it carefully….being one of those little old ladies myself. But I found your story to be full of love and good humor so no offense taken.

    Reply
    • Becky Lagace Becky Lagace says:
      January 31, 2016 at 5:10 pm

      I loved them both! They were so full of fun and the joy of the Lord. We always had great times together, Adele. Thanks for reading this story. :)

      Reply
  2. Diane says:
    January 31, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    Could be me one day! Lol. Love this adventure!

    Reply
    • Becky Lagace Becky Lagace says:
      January 31, 2016 at 11:33 pm

      You and me both, Diane! Thank you so much for reading this! We were just relieved that she miraculously made it there safely! I loved these ladies and was so blessed by them in our little church. Such fond memories for me!

      Reply
  3. Tommy Brooks says:
    April 9, 2016 at 4:47 am

    Way to go, Beck! Lovely short story!
    I love it. You keep this up, you hear, ole friend!

    Best regards,
    TAB

    Reply
    • Becky Lagace Becky Lagace says:
      April 14, 2016 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind comment, Tommy! I loved Miss Millie and had to share this great anecdote. She was truly a blessing in the life of my little church in East Texas! :)

      Reply

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