Wow. This is a tough one. It’s not quite Friday, but as Friday is jam-packed with traveling, I’ll put this one to bed early:
I see a face that too often surprises me. It’s gotten so old. I still like the face and that’s a good thing – but wow, time does a number on us, doesn’t it? I see eyes still blue, but tired and lived-in. I see hair that is now quite naturally very light – not exactly blonde, however. :>)
I see broken teeth that have been covered by crowns, one of which is not quite the right shade of yellow-white.
I see a smile that is just a tad too gummy, but usually pretty warm and welcoming.
I see too much jewelry – but then I like jewelry and I’ll wear it when I’m even older and grayer than I am at this moment in time.
I see a body that has carried too many pounds for far too long, but is carrying just a few less than a few months ago. And that’s a good thing, too. Long ways to go..but I’m suffering far less angst than I have in a very long time over the whole idea/issue/situation/reality/neurosis.
I also see an overall image that reflects pretty much who I am – and that is also a good thing. I am female. I am a wife. I am a mother to 3 amazing grown kids. I am Nana to 8 remarkable grandkids. I have pastored all my life, even before I knew I was a pastor and that shows too, somehow. I am a daughter of the Most High God, created in God’s image, called to live a life of freedom and joy, filled with gratitude for every step along the journey, even the painful ones.
Time’s up.
Seems like a pretty wonderful testimony to a life lived full for Jesus that you see! Thanks for sharing.
Enjoyed your testimony and thoughts stimulated by your words – “daughter of the Most High”
A beautiful, full life – I hope someday I can see evidence of a long life lived for the Lord when I look in the mirror!
I love this! What a lovely post. I can really relate (perhaps because of my own blue – and tired – eyes) to your lived-in eyes. What a beautiful way to express something that rings so true.
I’m praying for you this Friday morning!
Beautiful sharing . . . beautiful writing! Thanks for sharing! LOVE the jewelry! 🙂
hi diana,
thank you for your encouraging words over at my site. i had my husband put up a subscribing link on my sidebar.
thank you for this post. i appreciate your self awareness and the measure of grace you have for yourself and for others, i’m sure.
~zena
Awesome! I love this. 🙂
diana, i see a beautiful woman who has much to teach, who loves life and who’s love for the Lord shines like a beacon!
thank you!