Every year, Life Choices Family Resource Center puts on an amazing event for girls ages 11-14. At the end of the program, there is a huge fashion show. This year, the Salvation Army in Montrose let the girls choose up to 2 outfits from their store out of their 3 outfits at the show.
The show opened with a Back to School themed fashion show. Next there was a lovely rendition of “Do You Want To Build A Snowman” dance, which is a message from the girls to their moms and dads that they WANT them to be involved in their lives, even if sometimes they “say” they’re too cool, or when they grow up and get hormonal. They need their parents to be their rock and support
Next was an Athletic Attire fashion show, which was my personal favorite. Everyone’s personality truly shined in this one. Then, Vale Schmidt gave a talk about her life struggles and how she overcame them. Her dad passed away a few years ago when she lived in Mexico, and soon after she moved to the U.S. to live with her “adoptive parents” (figuratively). She learned English and she really appreciates her dad here. As a side note, Two:20 Productions did her senior photos and video, which you can watch here!
Last was the Formal Wear fashion show, and I don’t think there was a dry eye in the room. The song “Butterfly Kisses” played, and the girls’ dad (or stand-in “dad,” or father-figure) gave them a rose, hugged, and shared a special moment. The dads hadn’t seen their daughters’ outfits yet, and some of them just couldn’t contain their cool dad-ness and wept at the sight of their beautiful grown “little girls.”
It was such an honor to be a part of such a special evening. By the way, this evening was also captured on video, which people can get at the Life Choices headquarters on South 4th street for a $10 donation. Before today is over, don’t forget to give your daughter a huge hug and reminder her how much you love her.
