The Beauty in Gratitude
As I was shopping, in the cosmetic area of course, a young woman who was a stranger to me overheard me say that I was an esthetician. She surprised me by saying that she wanted to pay for one of my makeup items because her sister who is deceased was studying to be an esthetician when she passed away. Wow!! This exchange brought about so many emotions and brought tears to my eyes! One of the emotions I felt was gratitude. I told her that, “Now I will pay it forward and do something to put an unexpected smile on another strangers face.”
When was the last time you felt real true gratitude?
There are so many things that happen to us in the course of a day that should make us feel grateful; some are big and sometimes it is in the little things that we find the most joy.In honor of breast cancer awareness in the month of October, I would like to share my story.
One day I was having extreme pain in my lower back and went to the ER to be checked.
Well a week or so after my ER visit, I was told that my CT Scan from my ER visit showed something in my right breast. It was advised that I should have a mammogram done to find out what it might be. Well all I could think about was the fact that I was always current on my yearly mammograms and had just had one a few months before and there were no issues. After going back to my doctor for more testing and imaging, I was told that there was definitely something there and that I would need to have a breast biopsy done to make sure it was not cancer.
Cancer?! I did not want to hear that but I had prepared myself to hear those words.
Well... I had my breast biopsy done and praise God there was no cancer and no concerns, but what I found to be very interesting during this time is how many people asked me was I scared, especially as I waited for my results. I had a peace in my spirit that passes all understanding and only God can give us that. Some people looked at me sort of strange when I would simply say that God was using whatever he wanted to use in me for his glory and I surrendered and put it all in his hands. When I think of the beauty of what living a Christ-centered life can do for you, I feel nothing but gratitude because there is no other love better than what he gives to us, his children.
Ladies, what are you grateful for?
Ponder on that each and everyday and you will start to see the things that you have missed or have taken for granted. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, let’s have fun rocking some pink makeup! Now I know for some, hearing pink makeup scares you, lol, but remember there are pinks for every skin tone and complexion whether very fair or dark ebony. The fun is in trying on some new shades before you purchase. Go to the department store cosmetics counters and other places such as Sephora and Ulta where the estheticians and makeup artist let you play with colors and they can give you a quick makeover and show you what pinks are for you. Let's have fun and wear our prettiest pinks whether it be lipstick, blush, eyeshadow or mascara (yes I did say pink mascara) all of October and lets just remember to smile and be grateful because when we do both of those things happiness will surely have to come our way!!
