“141st story”
May.07.2020
Neli was twelve when she saw an orange pair of shoes with beautiful orange flowers on a store display.
Neli stared at the orange shoes and imagined how they would look great with an orange flower skirt, and she would dance with them and look lovely.
Neli asked her mother to buy the orange shoes for her. When her mother saw the orange shoes, she said: “These shoes look ridiculous. Where can you ever wear them?”
Neli’s mother bought a pair of brown shoes for her that day.
When Neli was twenty years old, she was shopping with her boyfriend and saw a pair of orange shoes with beautiful heels. She wanted to buy the shoes, and her boyfriend said: “If you purchase black shoes, you can wear them with many different outfits.”
Neli didn’t argue that day to buy the orange shoes.
Years passed Neil’s son got married, and one day she was walking with her husband and saw another beautiful orange shoes again.
Neli insisted on buying the shoes, and her husband said: “What would our daughter-in-law think of you. You are a forty-five-year-old woman, you need to act like your age.”
When Neli became a grandmother for the first time, she bought a pair of orange shoes for her granddaughter’s birthday.
Neli said: “I always wanted orange shoes but they didn’t allow me. At least I can buy orange shoes for my granddaughter.”
On Neli’s sixtieth birthday, her son bought her a pair of orange shoes and said: “Orange shoes to bring good luck to a beautiful kind mother.”
Neli burst into tears out of happiness. She finally had a pair of orange shoes. She felt like a twelve-year-old and danced and felt good that day.
The next day she went to buy an orange skirt to match the shoes. And maybe an orange hat too.
Starting today, buy the “orange shoes” of your life. It is your life; make your innocent dreams come true.
Another great story with good advice.
Thank you Laleh. I love your stories.
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Your beautiful comment means a lot dear Crissy.❤️
Anche a me sono fuggite due lacrime di commozione. Pensa Laleh, questa sera io indosso una felpa arancione!
Noi donne non dobbiamo permettere a nessuno di sottometterci e impedirci di inseguire piccoli sogni e tanto meno chiuderci in regole arcaiche.
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Couldn’t agree with you more. I’m sure u look beautiful on your orange sweater, my dear frien. Much love from Toronto.❤️
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Many years ago I saw a pair of white Ballerina Shoes with big red strawberries on them. When I was on my way into the shop to buy them my friend said to me: “Awwh, don’t do that! You would look so childish, you’re a woman of nearly Thirty, not a teenage girl!” I shrugged my shoulders, and bought that shoes! They were a little too small, but I was happy… After over 45 years the strawberry shoes now came into my mind again while I was reading your wonderful story…
Greetings – stay save!
Awww what a beautiful memory to share, thanks so much. I’m glad you bought it. ❤️🌷💕
This maybe my favorite story yet!
Awww, you’re very kind dear.❤️
Loved it 💕
Thanks Saba, appreciate it.🌹🌺
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This is such a sweet story with a great message!!
You’re a sweetheart Michelle.❤️
Thanks for sharing this beautiful message. The imagery is so vivid, Orange is my new favorite. 💜🤗💜🤩
Awww that’s awesome, I love orange too. Thanks a million sweetheart.❤️
Indeed. You’re certainly welcome. 💜
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I enjoyed the story and I totally loved your consequences at the end. Life is short and we have to take advantage of every second of it.
Love you.❤️
Great story as always ❤️😇
You’re awesome.❤️❤️❤️
Love it!! If stores open at some point, I may go for orange sandals for the summer. Why not?
😂😂😂great attitude. Thanks so much lovely.❤️
Reblogged this on Blue Dragon Journal.
Thanks so much.🌹❤️🌷
Great story. Thank you, Laleh.
Thanks a million dear.❤️
A beautiful story. How easy it is to stifle the joy of self-expression of those we love!
Thanks Rosaliene dear for reading. Appreciate it.❤️
It’s truly a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing it with us. I’m gonna find my orange shoes. 🙂
It’s wonderful for all of us to find our orange shoes, I’m glad you liked it.🌹❤️
Loved this! Here’s to orange shoes!!! 🙂
To orange shoes. Thanks so much dear.❤️
Great story. I bought a middle aged woman her first Teddy Bear 30 years ago. She was literally thrilled to years.
That was very kind of you. Beautiful.❤️🌹🌺
Kind of you to say so.
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Bravo!
Years ago I read a poem that said “When I am old I shall wear purple…” I always thought, “why wait?” I love purple. I’ve been wearing it all my life, and people who don’t like it don’t have to look at it. 😉
True, how many years we will live?
Thanks dear for sharing your thoughts.❤️
Lovely. Jillian
Thanks so much dear Jillian.❤️
Words to live by! 🙂
Thanks sweetheart.❤️
Thank you! I have bought those “orange shoes” and I have raised two children who are now adults who have also bought pairs of “orange shoes”. Great tale Laleh!
Awesome Anne. Me too, I always bought the orange shoes in of my life. Life is too short.😂
Wow!! Just wow!!! I love this one so much, Laleh. You have said it perfectly, so glad I read it first thing in the morning. 🙏♥️♥️
Awww, you’re so nice dear. Appreciate it.❤️❤️❤️
Awesome story as always. 👌
That’s very kind of you dear, means a lot.🌺❤️
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Thank you for sharing!.. I find that as I venture down life’s path, if I follow my heart with a open mind, I don’t need a great deal of luck, or even shoes… 🙂
Hope all is well in your part of the world and life is all that you wish for it to be..
Until we meet again, on Mother’s Day and every day..
May flowers always line your path
and sunshine light your way,
May songbirds serenade your
every step along the way,
May a rainbow run beside you
in a sky that’s always blue,
And may happiness fill your heart
each day your whole life through.
May the sun shine all day long
Everything go right, nothing go wrong
May those you love bring love back to you
And may all the wishes you wish come true
(Irish Saying)
You’re so kind my dear friend. Appreciate your beautiful words toward Mother’s Day. Have a great weekend.🌺
Such a beautiful story.
Thanks so much dear, appreciate it.🌹
Yes! Yes! We must buy our orange shoes now before it is too late!
Yes we deserve it.😂 thanks for reading dear.❤️
Love that story Laleh, thank you. Reminds me of the song ‘Scarlet Ribbons’.
Thanks Roy, appreciate your comment.🌺
Yes! This story has a wonderful moral! Yes, buy the orange shoes, the red dress, the expensive ring — whatever brings you joy, regardless of what others think you deserve! Great post, Laleh!
Thank you Janet, life is short and full of hard paths so why not enjoy a little.
Absolutely!
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Laleh, your stories are the best way to paint lives with positivity!😊 Sending you “Orange” heart for the simply awesome tale that I just read!🧡
You’re an amazing friend dear. Appreciate it.❤️
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A WISE AND SENSITIVE SON—A PEARL OF GREAT VALUE TO ANY MOTHER! <3
Thanks a million.🌹
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I absolutely love this one. Of all the stories on your site – and they are all terrific – I think this one is my favourite. 🙂
That’s so very kind of you dear. Means a lot. Appreciate it. Have a nice weekend.🌸
Truly beautiful story! I really loved it. How are you going my dearest? It’s been oh so long! God bless and keep you safe! <3
Thanks so much sweetheart, we’re still in quarantine in Canada- Toronto. Life is on pause and it’s not easy.🌹🌺❤️
You’re most welcome! Oh you guys are not back home in Iran? I didn’t know that! I know but pray and seek the true and living God Jesus Christ. He’s near and what’s you to surrender your heart to Him now for it’s already too late. Will keep you & your family in prayer. God bless!
Thanks sweetheart, I’ve been living out of Iran since 1986. Lol God bless you dear.❤️
Oh my I didn’t know lol, thanks much love! <3
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Credo che abbiamo il dovere di rispettare i nostri desideri….sono una parte di noi che non possiamo ignorare. E’ soffrire.
Yes you are right. Thank you dear, appreciate your share of thoughts.
“Orange shoes reminded me an incident I had when I was nearly three years old. I along with my Mummy, Papa and a year old brother had gone for a short walk after the dinner and decided to relish an ice-cream. I wanted an “Orange” one! The juicy looking Orange but my mother said that it’s only ice not ice cream! Just have the milky white ice-cream, it has got some real cream! But adamant as I was I stick to my own ground! My Mum tried to tempt me with the white one but I didn’t give in. At the end, Papa bought the Orange one for me! 🙂 !
Although my Mum was right about the ice-cream but I still wanted it. My Papa fulfilled that little wish!
I don’t know whether my story has any reference with yours but just sort of felt like sharing it!
Awww awesome sharing dear. I’m glad you had the orange ice cream. Now you reached your dream and also realized your mom cared to wish you the best always and your dad cared to fulfill your dreams. Appreciate your share.❤️
Thank You dear! 🙂
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Lovely Tale!
I’ve also posted a few new stories on my blog! Be sure to check them out and tell me what you think!
https://themidnightweaver.wordpress.com
I will check with pleasure dear, thanks for sharing.
Your life your choice. Age certainly doesn’t matter 🙂 Such a lovely story!
Thanks Len. Means a lot 💝
age is to sage
as reason is to any season
like any regime change
clerics
clear
power is here
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we ll blame will bull bill donvoan oss to cia. the masters of regime change and restorers of the peacock throne
I believe that they don’t let the world be in peace.
pray for peace none of which is the least. eh?
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they want power. power over women. most unholy and very hypocritical
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One should not be bothered what others think. Do what you want.
True. Thanks dear for reading and commenting.🌺
Sometimes you have to follow your first intention, even if somebody do not like it.
I agree, but usually they don’t let u😂😂😂
Probably, you have to fight sometimes for your idea or opinion.😀
Trust me people do in my country and they get killed.🥺
Dear Laleh, I understand your concerns. However, I do not mean global fighting, I am just talking about family arguing and finding compromise.
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Im doing the tap dance in those shoes as we speak Laleh. A lovely story my friend! 💗
That’s so amazing. Have a lovely weekend.💝💝💝
Inspired by you! thanks and you do the same!💗
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I think the fine morals of your blogs that I read reveal the warm-hearted spirit of the holiday season that I am seeking.
Appreciate your kindness dear.🌺
Touching story! I enjoyed the ending so much. Without our seemingly innocent dreams, life would feel a step behind.
Appreciate your comment dear.❤️
Greetings
I hope you will have a wonderful Christmas.❤️
Sono così triste per le violenze e le sofferenze del regime in Iran. Sono vicina a te e a tutte le donne e i giovani che lottate. Domani a Roma ci sarà una manifestazione ed io con tutti.
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Many beautiful pics.
Thanks dear.🙏
You are very welcome.
AUGURI DI UNA GIORNATA RADIOSA
Thank you.🌺
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Great story. I always buy the shoes, of any color. It’s important.
Merry Christmas and happy New Year.🎄❤️
Same to you! I enjoy your writing!
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