Day 43

What I did:

Yesterday was the scheduled photo shoot for the magazine that is planning to print my story submission about my foster mother. I really struggled with a lot of frustration over the weight gain I have had this past year due to my Grave's Disease and radiation of my thyroid, along with my financial situation. You name it - I worried about it. By the time the photographer called to ask if he could come two hours earlier than scheduled, I just took a deep breath and decided to make the best of it. Things went pretty well once I realized I am who I am. There's no point in pretending to be someone I'm not, and the majority of people out there are just like me. We all have good days and bad days. Most of us find ourselves in situations that are difficult, but we keep on smiling (for the most part), so that's what I did. I remembered why I was being photographed, and it was because I was touched by God through a sweet little lady - who was always very much a lady. My little Gram never put on "airs", but there was always a sparkle in her eyes, a sense of peace that shone on her face and her hair was such a beautiful snowy white. She was content to be herself, and people were drawn to her - that was why I photographed her and placed her picture at the top of the blog I started for her. Her beauty matched her life.

What I learned:

Well, through the ups and downs of the day yesterday, I think I learned to be myself. And just about the time I was pretty smug that I was able to overcome my own insecurities, a little voice inside said, "If you think your life is all about you, you've already missed the whole point". That was indeed, a breakthrough!

Until Tomorrow~~~Elizabeth