One day last week, a friend and I went to the grocery store to eat lunch. Yes, there is a deli inside and it is fantastic. Before we were leaving, I felt like going over to the coffee area and getting an Irish Cream. As I was in line, I found myself looking at all the people and saw a little girl, maybe nine or so. You could tell she was a sick little girl and that she had cancer of some sort ( as she hardly had any hair on her head). As I looked up, I saw her beautiful mom with courage and strength and in my mind I wondered what turmoil this family had been through. As I continued to look I saw the love that was showered over this little girl. She had a little pink purse just her size and a stuffed puppy dog sticking its head out. I thought to myself how lucky I am, my daughter, and my family. And in this I gave a smile and began to go on my way. As I was leaving , this little girl waited for me came up to check out and came up to me with the most angelic smile and sparkling eyes that danced like stars . She said “Hi” as happy as she could. I managed a happy hi though my heart was breaking inside. I started to say something about the puppy dog, but she didn’t hear. Then, she smiled a big smile and waved good-bye. As my eyes filled with water, I looked at the mom so in love with her child, we smiled at each other and I headed on my way. As my friend was saying “Mary, don’t cry” My heart gave in to a beautiful girl with sparkling eyes that made me realized how blessed I am, each and everyday of my life. I will continue to pray for the girl with sparkling eyes and her mother to overcome and be healed from their adversities. As for me that day, I was healed out of the selfishness in my life, if not for the moment of a beautiful nine-year old girl with a heart of an angel decided to smile at me. Thank you God for the blessings you give in my life each and everyday.
Category: Maryisms
I have known people in my life that our beautful beyond compare but because of their attitude there personality makes them ugly. I have also known people that are average Joe’s and Jane’s that because of their sparkling personality and caring that they show for everyone they are some of the most beautiful people that exisit.
Today, I give a standing ovation to Jessica Simpson. Yes, she has had her ups and downs and is not perfect (But then who is). At least she is bettering herself and trying to make a positive difference. She has started a new show called “The Price of Beauty” And it centers around two fundementals. First, what different cultures see as beauty and the overall effects it has on us good and bad. Second, that beauty truly does come within and that there is not a perfect size, person, etc.
We should all be happy in our own skin. Kuddos to Jessica. There are to many young children girls and boys alike still trying to mold into what they will become some day. They have to realize that they can be happy with who they are without being airbrused, photo edited, or any other of the thousands of tricks the magazines put in front of us each and every day, that young children believe are the real deal. This is what ultimantly leads to self esteem problems, weight illnesses of both extremes, and just not feeling happy as to who you are.
Let me just say, as a christian I believe that we are all made to be who we are, no one else. We all have special gifts and abilities, weaknesses and strengths that make us who we are as indivduals. Do not be afraid to go to the beat of your own drum.
I have also learned that in the upcoming magazine of “Marie Claire” Jessica Simpson will have photos that have not been altered in anyway. Good for you Jessica. The only other actress I can think of that has done this is Jamie Lee Curtis. Both strong woman, not afraid of their convictions or ideals. What good role models to be brave enough to just be yourself. I hope that this impacts the young girls and boys that are struggling with who they are and who they will become.
Here are some questions that I have heard from such places as Dateline( the interview with J K Rowling) and the 9 questions from “Inside the Actors Studio”. (I know there are 10 but I don’t like any curse words so I deleted that one). I thought it would be interesting and fun to jot them down but put my answers instead. Something kind of interesting and fun for me. Hope you enjoy…
What is my favorite virtue? Compassion
What vice do I most despise? Wrath
What am I most willing to forgive? Mistakes
What is my best characteristic? Kindness
What am I the most afraid of? Losing someone I love
The quality I like most in a man? Character, he does not compromise his beliefs.
The quality I most like in a woman? Confidence, she goes after what she wants in life and is independent.
What do I most value about my friends? Their hearts
My principle defect? Short fuse
What’s my favorite occupation? Acting. What I actually do? Public Relations … Customer service, etc
What’s my dream of happiness? Joy in all aspects of my life.
Favorite word? Moxie
Least favorite: Stupid
What turns me on creatively, spiritually, and emotionally? Passion
What turns me off? People that are cocky.
What sound or noise do I love? A soft rain on my window falling down when I am home and safe.
What sound or noise do I hate? the sound of styrofoam rubbing against anything.
What profession other than my own would I attempt? Acting
What profession would I not like to do? Construction of any kind.
What would I like to hear God say if I arrive at the pearly gates.? I made it and come on in 
