How about waiting for THIS?

It was a lovely day out.  I don't remember the time of year, but I remember that is was very nice outside - not too hot, not too chilly, it was sunny, and I was enjoying a day out.  I had never felt very confident in my make-up choices and skills, so I had scheduled a makeover at the Clinique counter in Famous Barr.  I was excited about seeing how my face might look if I actually knew what I was doing with my makeup, and this was a great day to be out.  


My husband was working hard to take care of us.  We had a house payment, a car payment, utilities, and we ate 3 times a day - we even put a little bit in savings each month.  He was doing a great job, but, of course in your early years, it often takes some discipline to make sure the dollars coming in cover everything.  We had actually been blessed to be introduced to Larry Burkett, and we had been following a budget that we put together with the help of his workbook.  Just 3 years into our marriage, and we were working the budget!  So, we were doing well, and as long as we followed the plan, everything would be just fine.   


I knew that Clinique was not as inexpensive as the cosmetics I purchased at Wal-Mart, but I really didn't have any idea how much it was.  But, I had saved a little aside for this trip to the Clinique counter (like about $25), and so, I knew it would be ok.  


For the first time in my life, I had someone professional show me how to apply their perfect products to my face, and it was impressive!  I had never looked so good in all my 25 years!  (Why didn't we schedule a date for tonight?!)  When she was all done telling me about all their great stuff, and making me look the best EVER, she then told me that everyone who got a makeover was expected to purchase 3 items.  No problem! - I had $25 burning a hole in my pocket!


Should it have been a clue that I couldn't even touch the boxes before purchase? (They were encased in a glass display, with pretty lights shining on the pretty boxes)  Or that I didn't see a price displayed ANYWHERE?!  Of course, I was scared to actually ASK how much anything was!  Still, I thought, "It can't be THAT much more than CoverGirl!"  So, I rattled off the 4 items (wanted to make a good impression, you know!) I thought made the biggest impact on my face, and figured I'd be back after next payday to pick up a few more items.  


The nice lady behind the counter placed my items into a pretty paper bag, rang it all up, and turned to inform me that I had just spent $75.  Without missing a beat, I wrote the check, took my bag, and hi-tailed it for the car.    Inside, I was choking - WHAT!  How could four COSMETICS cost $75?!  


Hubby worked across the parking lot from Famous Barr, and I went straight to his building.  I walked into his office, bag in hand, weeping uncontrollably (so much for the pretty face!).  He was convinced I must have had a terrible accident.  "What's wrong?!"  I was dumping the contents of the bag on his desk.  "I'm trying to figure out what I can take back, but I don't know if I CAN take it back!  I can't believe this was $75!"  I was bawling by now.  


Larry walked around his desk, took me in his arms and said, "Is that all?!  I thought something was really wrong.  You don't have to worry about this!"  


Who wouldn't be happy being married to this man?