Kindred Adventures |
Laverne is creating her own path in
the blogosphere along with her best friend at Kindred Adventures—trying not to
get lost, breakdown or run out of gas . . . embracing life’s adventures,
collecting souvenirs (lots of them) and sometimes expressing her penchant for humility by asking
for directions.
Kindred Adventures |
The journey analogy is apt for
Laverne. Through her writing, she allows us to be witness as
she grows, changes, and becomes the woman she aspires to be. Her Mother’s Day inspired post, Your Gift to Me, clearly illuminates the fruits of her journey and our important role within
it as readers.
However, sometimes, we stand alone,
facing ourselves in the mirror, forgetting where we’ve been and how far we’ve
come. We forget to honor ourselves.
Today’s Wednesday’s Woman is a
reminder from Laverne and I am grateful she chose to provide it for us.
Honor your
journey.
Celebrate it.
You are today’s Wednesday’s Woman.
Wednesday's Woman
by Laverne at Kindred Adventures
The rising sun’s glowing rays snuck
through the blinds. While its embrace
warmed her face it was a bright reminder that morning had arrived. With a deep sigh she sat up rubbing the remnants
of last nights sleep from her eyes. She
sighed again. This time it was long and
deep. It was another day. She lazily turned toward the edge of the bed
placing her feet on the floor. She sat a
moment longer still letting it all register. A new day was here. Wasting no more time with sighs, she embraced
the day she headed to the bathroom. She
entered the bathroom and her reflection in the mirror suddenly grabbed her
attention.
Her reflection brought pause to her
routine and caused her to stare back at herself. The small circles under her
eyes reflected the nights she had spent writing and sharing parts of
herself. The strands of gray hair that
peaked out from her hairline reminded others of her years of experience. The wrinkles that floated on her skin had not
been come by easily. They had been
earned by survival. Her lips still red
and rich with color showed the youth and energy she still possessed. Her eyes held a spark that no amount of time
could remove. Their gaze ensured she
would always see the inner strength in herself and in others. Her breathing slowed and deepened. The mirror sometimes teased her and played
games with her confidence. Today it told
the truth. It told her exactly who she
was.
Today it told her she is strong, she is
resourceful and she is a fighter. She
has a story that is worth being told. That
it didn’t matter if her job was being in charge of keeping world peace or
teaching a stubborn toddler to use the potty.
We all start each day the same.
It reminded her that she is a survivor, passionate, supportive and
compassionate. Most of all it told her
she is important, she is special, she has value and no matter what she
matters. She is Wednesday’s Women and her
life and her story makes each of our lives richer, stronger and more
incredible!
I love this. I was born on a wednesday! ha! that aside, I just love this. You're the best laverne.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Laverne!!! this is simply breathtaking! it's so wonderful and honest, it's poetic and vivid. I see her (you) I feel her (you) and I know that all of us as women emualate these emotions as much as we do mother, daughter, wife, worker.
ReplyDeleteI am just blown away by the beauty of your words and the feeling of WORTH they gave me. xoxo
Gorgeous post, dear friend!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post! I love the descriptors here and I can see you through your words. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteOh dear friend....I am not sure words could even begin to describe how lovely and poetic this is. So much love...
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely and a powerful reminder. I love it as much after multiple readings :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful words, and beautiful truth. Compassion and acceptance and confidence reflecting back, love the words you've woven here!!
ReplyDelete"She is important, she is special, she has value and no matter what she matters." - This is so beautiful and I love the message, especially for women and moms. Big or small, every job we do is important, everyone makes a difference in the world.
ReplyDeleteSuch powerful words...beautiful imagery...and I know that each and every word is heartfelt and real. xoxo my friend :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, powerful words. Thank you for sharing them here. They make a difference!!
ReplyDelete