Feeling Nostalgic

My twin sister had this cake made to celebrate our 40th.

It was yummy!


I can't believe I'm 40 years old. How is it that time has gone by so fast. It's scary when I think about how fast the next 40 years will go. I don't feel 40. I don't want to be 40. I remember when my Mom turned 40. I was 19. I thought age 40 was so far away, but here I am so soon.

I recently stumbled upon a wonderful blog that is fast becoming one of my favorites. The writer was discussing her ability to take a photo and make it "better" by fine tuning the features and "fixing" the flaws. At the end of her post she writes, "Show me the photos where beauty shines in the absence of perfection."

I love that quote! Why don't we choose to see the "perfection" in the flaws? Those flaws are what makes everyone and everything special, unusual and distinct. We should celebrate the flaws and let our beauty shine thru them, not be blocked by them (my therapist would be so proud!).

I'm hoping that God will allow me to stay on this earth for another 40 years (or more) ...to celebrate the "beauty" of real life. Flaws and all!

I have been inspired to share some of my favorite photos...some of which are "beautiful" with flaws. :-)