A tradition of my childhood Easters was visiting Elmore’s 5 & 10, as it stocked the most colorful array of egg baskets in my hometown of Enterprise, Alabama. As a young boy, it was pure magic to select my annual purchase in a store that was also sprinkled with the aroma and sounds of popcorn fresh from the kettle.
Weathered hardwood floors served as the foundation for a once thriving business that sold everything from sewing kits to car wax. Although it’s long since been the end of an era, the emporium still manages to delight me in thought.
While visits to a treasured 5 &10 bring back youthful memories, it’s my Easter vacation to Palm Springs eight years ago that registers the strongest with me now. It’s when my world changed forever; I had a spiritual awakening that was almost beyond belief (at the time, it probably was!). Most significantly, it was when I discovered my special intuitive gifts.
I’ve mentioned my account of that fateful trip to many of my psychic consultation clients (and, it’s covered in great detail in the book I plan to publish). By being open and honest about my own spiritual encounters, it’s helped me to better assist others with their own, unique life journeys.
Now, when Easter rolls around, I give thanks to God and for what transpired in my life eight years ago. After that experience, I felt reconnected with the part of me who believed in all things possible.
Just like the little boy once did roaming the aisles of the Elmore 5 & 10.
Love and light,
Tony
The V.J. Elmore 5 & 10 was always a part of my childhood Easter.
I’m so glad you discovered your gift, Tony. You are helping so many of us to discover who we are and what we are all about.
Thanks so much, Robert! I just love how we all continue to make discoveries about ourselves and our paths. xo
Nice thoughts, Tony. I remember that fateful trip too…Your ‘Spring awakening’ was so real and infectious! Happy Easter!
Hey Jade! Yes, it was indeed a memorable season! Hugs to you this Easter!
Love this story Tony! I remember Elmore’s too. But I’m especially glad that you believe (back then and now) that all things are possible. That’s one of the things I appreciate most about you. You truly believe I can do things that I may not have ever thought about before.
And, thank you, too, honey for inspiring me with your heart and humor! xo
WOW! I love this and I love the memories also. Like all of your other ‘fans’, (and particularly since I’m one of your most long-term ones) I am equally glad that you found your amazing gift, and that you share it!! 🙂
Thanks so much, honey! Isn’t great how an old 5 & 10 can stir up such positive memories?! xo
I miss old Enterprise. Martins “Bug Store” pharmacy, Moose Hope Sporting Goods, Levi and Ritz Theatre, Sweet Shoppe, Salooms, Butners 5 + 10, Howards Men Shop, Donaldsons Hotel Barber Shop, Ralphs Snooker and Eat, Reeses Diner which made my father famous and especially my favorite……Glenna’s Beauty Shop!!!
Wow! Those are all good ones, especially Glenna’s Beauty Shop. (I wish I had that sign that hung out in front!)
Your Easter memories have touched many friends and family members bringing smiles of happiness…and that’s what life is all about!!! Proud of you…
And, I’m so glad you were a special part of those memories. Love you!
I chedish those sweet memories also about our little town. Another precious memory , and yet so simple , was that as a child , we as neighborhood kids could walk into your lovely grandma’s beauty shop to get a cold soda out of the machine . What a treat that was on those hot summer days 🙂 #funtimesonscottdrive
Thanks so much for sharing your memories of Scott Drive and my grandmother’s shop. I enjoyed many a Coke or Mt. Dew out of that soda machine too!
Great post Tony. Holidays bring back emotions and great memories. You have an Amazing gift and you are generous enough to share it with the world.
Thanks so much! Holidays do have a way of stirring fond memories and emotions! xo
Thanks for sharing your special childhood memories of our hometown. I visited Elmore’s many times as a child and have gone back there many times since in my dreams. You have always been a gift to me! Love you Tony!
Longtime friends are definitely the best gifts ever! Love you too, honey!
Thank you so much for sharing this post and the memories. You are and have always been a very special person and thanks for making childhood very memorable! Love and light to you my friend!
Hey honey! I’m so glad you like the post and the memories involved. Lots of love to you, too! xo