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Awww, thanks.That is about the nicest story I've hear on here for a long time! LOVE that you and DH have this kind of relationship. I feel your excitement through your story and would love to see a picture of your new bag!
We have our trying times, but it's worth it. He's worth it. I'd be lost without him! (Sorry to be so sentimental, I'm just...emotional. And it's not the wine!). 
She was 66, I think? Not sure if any of that makes you feel any better, but just maybe.... 
A short story long.
DH got me a black violet small Phoebe for Christmas and I've been loving it. Loving it so much that I want another.When pics of the new spring collection came out, I was anxious to go check it out, especially the small Phoebe and the Cafe Carryall styles in either Love Red or Grey Birch. Wanted to see the pleated styles too, to see if they looked as pretty in person.
After the black violet purchase, we received a card in the mail for $50 off $100. Then in January, I received a PCE. Well, my mind was racing - "I gotta go to the Coach store!!" But I really didn't want to ask dh to go because we'd had a rather expensive month (December) and I didn't want to seem greedy. DH also has some health issues we are dealing with that are infinitely more important than a purse (however, I sometimes think such things like purses and nailpolish are nice diversions, to take my mind off of more serious issues). I did, however, suggest we look at wallets for him when we got the $50 card, even sent him a pic of one I thought he'd like.
So the weekend before last (yes, I'm late in writing this, have been super busy), we were doing errands. I wanted to suggest going to the Coach store but resisted. Thankfully, I didn't have to because after we finished the errands we had to do, he suggested we stop there and look at wallets (he hates going to the mall, so this was epic). I squealed inside.
When we walked into the store, the SA that helped us previously immediately recognized us and assisted us. DH looked at the wallets and picked out one he liked best. He asked me the price, I showed him the tag, and he about choked. He told the SA that he was more of a $60 wallet kind of guy. lol He suggested I look around for something around $100 (something small like a wristlet, etc.). I looked around and nothing really caught my eye. I told him I was going to just look at bags, to see what was new. "I'm just looking, so don't panic!" The SAs were laughing...
I showed him the Love Red color, he didn't like it. I showed him the Christie Carryall. Nah. I showed him the Cafe Carryall in the pleated grey birch and lo and behold, that got his attention! (He really couldn't care less about such stuff, so this was impressive). I started to put it back, he told me to wait. Then asked how much it was. I gulped a little, it was a little more than I remembered. I asked the SA if they had the pleated grey birch in the small Phoebe and she said no, but they could order it and she showed DH a pic. I tried on the two styles (small Phoebe and Cafe Carryall) and everyone observing this escapade agreed the small Phoebe was a better fit for me. He insisted I get it, said it's ridiculous to buy a wallet that costs half as much as a purse. He'd rather I get the purse. Aww. I love him. I told him it'd be my birthday present (in March).
So, the SA ordered it (she gets credit for the sale, right?). I received it, unwrapped it, tried it on. Love it! The pleating is beautiful. The color is classic. I wrapped it back up until my birthday. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a pic though. I haven't been on a lot, but haven't noticed anyone posting a pic of a pleated Phoebe yet. Not sure I know how to though...
Thanks! Hope to post pics Friday.
Adding thoughts and prayers here! My mom may have had this done (the camera, not the shocking), but I will tell you she had her aortic valve replaced the fall of 2011. She now has 100% bovine valve!
And congrats on a beautiful bag!
Please stop by as soon as you can to let us know about your husband!
Sorry for going OT. Let me try to ease your mind... as a RN, I've witnessed TEEs and I've "shocked" a few hearts back into the appropriate rhythm. It's a pretty routine thing, especially when planned. It's definitely scary, but I am sure your DH will do just fine
I'm sending many well wishes your way! Keep us posted!
The TEE test went well, and his heart is currently in the right rhythm (hope it stays that way). Unfortunately the test proved he does indeed need an aortic valve replacement.
Not a writer, but thanks!
What a lovely story. I love to see pictures, so I say post away! Besides, I a post is way better with pictures!
Adding my good thoughts and best wishes for your husbands health issues.
Love this story!! I hope all works out with your sweet DH. Happy early Birthday and I wish the best for you and yours..
Can't wait to see your bag!
Thank you Jadis! Going to try and post some pics now, if I can figure it out.
No kidding - the technology they are using in the medical field amazes me! Thanks!!Glad it went well. We'll just pray him through it! I know it's scary, but it's amazing what can be done these days. Thankful for the technology!
Thank you for sharing the story about your mom. So glad that they were able to "fix" her. Am hoping they can fix DH, I'm scared but so hopeful that he'll feel better. Thank you for the encouraging words! He is tough, so I have faith he will get through it.Oh, I'm glad that it helped some! My mom was told from a very early age that she would have to have it done at some point in her life. In fact, her father was a general surgeon, and he is the one who originally heard the abnormality. Evidently, she used to be a spectacle of sorts when she went to the cardiologist and they had interns near. They always wanted them to hear my mom's heart.
I think I mentioned age because I just had some feeling he may be younger and that may make you actually feel better knowing he is younger and probably in better health, better strength, etc to get through.
Continued prayers.
