I don't know if I've gotten more secure, don't care any more or just given up. I don't think it would be too wrong to have done all three in different portions. I know that as I've aged I have tried to accept the changes that come with it. Not always successful, sometimes I look in the mirror and a wishful feeling will come over me for what was. Then I snap out of it and see what is, and what is -is never going to be what was! To say I don't care really isn't being 100% accurate either. I don't care as much would be more to the point, and that's because I realize that not all eyes are on me - and scrutinizing me. If they are I can help them get past that!
I am getting my hair done tomorrow, just because it's waaaayyy past time. I think I will take another step of "I am who I am" and go for a new style. I'm not shopping for new clothes. I've got clothes that will be just fine; we're going to a steak house for crying out loud, not some fancy-schmancy restaurant. If we were, I'd have to drag out and dust off my old fancy schmancy clothes - if they've not dry rotted by now!
I still battle with insecurity, but not nearly as much as in my past. God created me for His pleasure, can you imagine? His pleasure! Each and every one of you were created for this same reason. Remember that...you are beautiful/handsome...whichever applies!
~it is well with my soul
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Pat, your post is a beautiful testimony to what God's grace will do in our lives.. You feel entirely different about yourself when you stop to remember you are a kid of the King.....
I know you will beautiful on the outside because you are on the inside...
We never quite see in the mirror how we feel inside do we? Getting older isn't easy. I've obviously had more changes over my life than some others, but being handsome has always been my desire. :)
You look great, so just be yourself and enjoy the meal! People are more concerned about how THEY look anyway. :)
I think that probably the other women have their own worries. Isn't it funny how we all tend to worry about the same things?
You'll look great and they'll love you! Glad you are winning that battle with insecurity. :)
Exactly! I can so identify with all you wrote and you know? Maybe it's a matter of--as we age and as we give ourselves more to God--He helps us become more "comfortable within our own skin." More at rest with who we are in Him and more convinced to be who He made us without trying to pretend we're something else. Great post, Pat! Blesings, Debra
Oh, Pat, we women do share so much in common. Loved your post - it resonates with me. Just wanted to stop by and give you a cyber hug!
{{Pat}}
love,
Vicki
PS--your blog setup for comments won't let me enter my URL at Wordpress but it's: http://victoriagaines.com :-)
Pat I came by earlier to leave a comment and got side tracked when I googled "fancy schmancy" and found out a couture in Albany carries the name and lots of fun hats !!!!! Don't even know why I googled it lol...but anyways, hope your evening out was as delightful as you ! ((((hugs))))
Big Amen! Yes, we were created for His good pleasure!! Imagine that! :) Hope you have a wonderful time at dinner. Donna got sidetracked on hats! LOL
Fret and worry do nothing but add to internal turmoil and wrinkles. It is nice to come 'of age' and be accepting of the 'what is .. that won't ever be again. The old time radio pastor, J. Vernon McGee once preached about women letting themselves go and made a statement to the affect, 'Ladies, if the side of the barn needs painting, paint it.' That always stuck with me as he meant it with regard to not letting ourselves 'go' and that we should 'paint the barn' so to speak for our husband's benefit and look nice for him .. not for other women/men. Where am I going with this? I dunno ;) .. but you sure do clean up nicely Pat :) ... And I'm sure you've got something nice in the closet from your cruise if need be. Love and hugs.
Enjoy your time with new friends...you are beautiful and wise.
I love you Sissy!
I think as we get older we get wiser. We learn there are some things we cannot change. I'm no longer wearing the same style of clothes that I used to wear. I wear what is comfortable. I wear SAS shoes instead of heals. I do try to look nice but I don't stress about it any more. Enjoy yourself going out with your new friends. They will love you!
Such wisdom here. :)
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