(That's me, Iam a giver.)But sadly, all I got was five business outfits suitable for work, oneskirt and blouse set designed for a day off., and one ra...her nice dressfor a night out.I checked my drawers, and there were seven pairs of panties with the daysof the week, seven bras, a dozen pairs of pantyhose, and what I thoughtat first were socks that had been made too short, but I soon learned thatwas how they were supposed to be.With my clothes suitable to my new condition, I had a bite of. "I am one of the luckiest survivors I know of. It started with workingfor Walmart before the Great Panic, and my boss actually giving uspermission to take whatever we needed. So I was well supplied, for awhile.Then there was an announcement on the radio, saying that anybody who couldget there would find safety at the local army barracks.Not being sure how long I could last where I was, I figured it was a goodidea. I went to my ex's and tried to get her and my daughter to come withme, but my ex. Passing through the kitchen I saw mom at the counter, her back was to me and I only caught a glimpse of the white terry cloth robe she was wearing when I headed out the patio doors.Next to the pool mom had positioned two of the loungers with a small table between them. There was a towel d****d over each chair so I stretched out in one, feeling the warm sun on my skin.I looked up when mom slid the patio door shut and started walking towards me. She was carrying a small tray with what looked like. Ginny slid off my lap and stepped out in front of everyone."This evening has been wonderful, and I thank you for all the good thoughts and wishes I've received today. Today was not really about me though, and it wasn't really a surprise. Davey and I planned this evening as an excuse to get us all together again, right here in the same spot where we last gathered. We have an offer to make you all." I stood then and joined Ginny."Although we have had only limited contact in the last six years,.