An Amazing Saturday

Today I was truly reminded at how blessed my family is. Even though at times bills and college tution seem overwhelming there are things that you do that puts everything into perspective. Today, I went to a Fashion Show for Bowie High School in El Paso. Bowie High School is one the oldest operating high schools in El Paso, Texas and is part of the El Paso Independent School District. It sits on the southernmost South Central part of the city next to the boundary with Mexico. This high school truly is a softball throw from Mexico. I am quite sure that 99.95% of the population is Hispanic, the average household income for this zip code is $11,000. A friend is the athletic trainer for the school and started a program for girls called Bear Essentials. Today was there day to shine. The day began bright an early with Tri-State Cosmetology school during hair. Thank goodness in the down times people still stepped up to help. Dillards at Suniland Park provided clothes for the fashion show. MAC did their make-up. Thanks to the Junior League of El Paso we were able to keep ticket prices to $10 including lunch. Thanks to numerous friends who bought 2 tickets and donated one to the progam so a student or thier mother could attend. The style show was held in the Gym where famed Bowie 1959 Graduate Nolan Richardson played Basketball. Over 300 people came. The models received goodie bags thanks to Helen of Troy, an El Paso Co. that makes nearly every blow dryers, curling, flat iron and brush found at WalMart. The big gift the girls wanted were Flat Irons and Round brushes, so they wouldn't have to share one with the whole team, friends err school. The girls and guys looked amazing as they modeled their 4 outfits. Mothers cried when mija came down the runway in both dresses and high highs that they never wear. It was a great day and I will post pics soon.