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Unfortunately, April showers brought more than just May flowers this year. Recently, the news has featured the devastation from the tornadoes that ripped through the South East, and one poignant scene showed some teenage girls crying over their lost or ruined prom dresses. Our hearts go out to all the families who experienced loss and were affected by this tragedy. Of course, losing a prom dress is insignificant to loss of life and to entire households that were demolished and destroyed, but any ChaCha woman can relate to how that simple loss, represents so much more than a dress.

The time and energy of finding the right prom dress, let alone the shoes, accessories, and of course date, is really a representation of the entire

high school experience and the hope of future successes. So, seeing these girls cry over their dresses is understandable! They were in mourning. But, as ChaCha citizens do, tons of prom dresses were donated to these hard-hit areas and watching the girls sort through the inventory was ChaCha exciting and inspirational.

Nowadays, dresses are sleek in black, deep purples and metallic colors. The days of Gone with the Wind pink and lace prom dresses that I wore, are totally out of fashion. Of course, some prom traditions never fade such as the limousine ride, begging to stay at a hotel that night with your friends, and of course the crowning of prom king and queen. One new tradition can be to wear a ChaCha Bella ring with your dress, to add that extra special sparkle to your outfit. Of course we know all ChaCha prom girls will already be glowing with excitement, and their sparkly smile is the best accessory! The rings can also make great girlfriend graduation gifts, or for a ChaCha teacher that really inspired you to be a better student and person.

Please share any special ChaCha prom stories, teacher stories, or stories of inspiration with me at S@chachabella.com and you (and your teacher if applicable) will be entered to win a ChaChaBella ring! Congratulations to the class of 2011 and our prayers go out to all those families affected by the tornadoes.