Personal Tragedy

In the movie Steel Magnolias Arlene tells Miss Truvy that she will not allow her personal tragedy to interfere with her ability to "do good hair". That line always makes me laugh but at the same time resonates in me. As Darryl Hannah speaks you can see her straighten up inside as if to stand above her circumstance in her determination.

When I set up this blog I had no idea to what degree my commitment "to do good hair" would be stretched and in what ways I would be asked to remain steady. I guess I still don't. For cryin' out loud - its only the 14th day of the new year! But already I am having to remain steadfast to my commitment. Personal tragedy is a stranger to no man.

Proverbs 25:28 says "like a city broken into and without walls is a man who has no control over his own spirit." I want to be a city protected and strong, a stable and secure place of habitation and life! Not a city without regard to the rewards that diligence provide. So I will hold my head high and ask God to guide me as He helps make decisions that honor Him. With God I will do Amazing hair!

Keeping the scissors steady

"Steady" is the word I keep hearing as the word for 2012. I heard it again this morning and went to begin the dig to inquire as to it's context. I found Genesis 49:24 regarding Joseph..."but his bow (or perhaps scissors in this case) remained STEADY because of the hand of the Mighty One of Jacob, because of the Shepherd, The Rock of Israel, because of your father's God who helps you...". I would love to hear how your hand is made steady this week as you walk...after all, there is no running with scissors!

Watching the nightly news and other bad habits

The reason I don't typically watch the news (especially the local channel) is that I already know that the world has been shaven by a drunken barber.

Welcome to "The Year of Good Hair"

The Chinese calendar may call this the year of the dragon, but I am claiming it as The Year of Good Hair! May no personal tragedy keep us from our God given ability to excel in the giftings He has given us and may we live out 2012 with much laughter and Great Joy!

This blog is intended to be a link to hold us together in the midst of an ever changing life. While we are apart physically may we have fellowship virtually. It is intended to be a blessing...but enter at your own risk! In being myself I may offend you a time or two. Feel free to share how God is making you laugh!

"She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come."