Mirrors

I’ve never been one to wear makeup, get my nails done, go to the beauty shop, etc.  I’ve never been one to spend too much time in front of the mirror either.  I’ll flash a smile into the mirror to ensure my teeth are shiny after I brush them, I’ll cast a quick look to see that my hair is properly brushed and lying down neatly, and I’ll glance at my outfit for the day once I’m in it to ensure that all my fastenings are properly closed and my bras strap isn’t showing.  That’s my normal relationship with  a mirror.

Recently though, I glanced in the mirror a little longer than usual and was shocked to find that I barely recognized the image looking back at me.  When did those wrinkles all appear?  All those scraggly grey hairs?  That beginning of a turkey neck?  Good grief,  was that me?!?!?  It was . . . it is . . .

I’ve pondered on this revelation of the newly discovered me.  Should I be depressed?  Should I run out and get my hair cut and colored (cover that grey)?  Other options floating through my head like commercials on television were Botox, face lift, liposuction. . .  Those were just fleeting thoughts because, regardless of what my outside might look like now; my inside is still the same old practical me.

There is a song with the words “Those are wrinkles, they ain’t nothing to be scared of.  They’re just the product of time and true love.  Some are going to come and go, some are going to come and stay. . . “  I love that song. 

I will embrace my wrinkles, my turkey neck, and my grey hair.  I believe that most of my wrinkles were caused by an overwhelming amount of joy and laughter over the years.  My grey hair . . . just a product of time passing and God allowing me to live a long and full life.

Soooo, I won’t waste any extra time in front of the mirror pondering my wrinkles and age spots.  I’ll continue to check my teeth are clean, my hair is brushed, and my clothes are on properly; then I’ll head out the door and get on with the business of living life fully and happily, thanking God for the multitude of blessings He has already sent my way over the years, and looking forward to the blessings that are yet to come.