I did these photos on the same day I got my hair cut, but I also chose not to wear any makeup for the pictures. I probably would have if I owned any makeup that was less than 3-5 years old! I just don't hardly ever wear makeup. Usually, just for pictures or special occasions. The last time I wore some of my (old) makeup, it made me break out all over my face the next day. A sure sign it is time to buy some new stuff. I just can't bring myself to make the investment seeing how infrequently I wear it.
I am also reading a book that I received as a gift from my loving mother-in-law. I don't know if she read my recent blog post before or after she bought this gift for me, but it seems very fitting considering my stated new years resolutions. It is written by a Christian author, here is what is written on the back:Feel like you need a vacation? Sometimes in the midst of the demands of motherhood, you become worn out. You can't imagine how you can give anything more to anyone else. You may feel like you're "going south" physically, emotionally, and spritually.
Lindsey O'Connor reminds you that you don't have to feel depleted. With God's help you can change the direction of your life - from the southern hemisphere of lost potential and discontent to an intentional life rich with growth.
Besides, you only want to go south if it's Aruba!
Lindsey O'Connor, mother of five, speaks at national conferences such as Heritage Keepers and Hearts at Home. She is often featured on television and radio as both guest and broadcaster. She is the author of several books, including the best-selling If Mama Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy.
I'll let you know later if the book is helpful and inspiring. I've only read chapter one so far.
2 comments:
you look fabulous!!! yeah, it's so important to take care of ourselves, but it's so hard to focus on yourself when there are so many things to take care of... :)
Theresa, you look great. I don't wear much makeup myself. That book is just the kind I like to read. I have some myself that you can borrow sometime. I have a lot of parenting books.
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