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!
Well a lot to think about this the third week of the new year. At my mom in laws funeral I listened to see what was said about her as I did not know her when she was well. She had much personal tragedy in her life and even in her sickness I saw her straighten up. And march on. I too hope in this year to march on, good hair icanonly hope for!
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