# 7 Me and Marilyn
You know that iconic photo of Marilyn Monroe standing on an air vent; her skirt up around her waist? Keep that image in mind.
Some years ago I served a mission for my church to Missouri. My favorite dress had a shirtwaist front, a belt to show off my slender middle, and a wide flowing skirt. When my companion (another female missionary with whom I lived and worked), and I were asked to attend a special conference, I wore that dress.
During a break in the meetings I decided to take a walk outside the church to get some fresh air. A lovely breeze was blowing. It was nice and cool; I took a deep breath. And then IT happened. I had just turned the corner of the building when that breeze turned into a full-blown tornado. Okay, maybe I exaggerate a bit. It wasn't really a tornado; let's call it a stiff wind.
Coming toward me were two young men, also missionaries. As I lifted my hand in greeting, the wind caught my skirt and lifted, not flirtingly like Marilyn's skirt, but straight up and over my head! By the time I fought my way out of the cotton, I was faced by two pale faced 19 yr old boys who didn't know if they should laugh, run or offer assistance.
These are so funny
ReplyDeleteI'm trying again Jami... These moments are WONDERFUL! I remember the cabin one fondly ;)
ReplyDeleteOkay, trying again... as I told you I'm having a hard time postings, but I think I've got it ;) Thanks for sharing your life moments with us, even the most embarrassing... And I distinctly remember the Swamp Monster stench ;)
ReplyDeleteOoooh, Swamp Monster, that's what I should have titled # 8.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments!
Yeah... If I remember right there is a Scrapbook page with that title and the picture ;)
ReplyDeleteYay! E-mail it to me, will you? I'll post it on here.
DeleteYou are a scrapbooking marvel!