I thought about you today. I got ready in a familiar place. I looked in the same mirror, sat in the same place, and used the same outlet we used when you taught me to round brush my hair. Oh how I remember that day. I was in sixth grade and awkward as awkward gets. You were helping to get me ready for a pageant- the first and last pageant of my pageant career. I'd never worn makeup (that didn't come from the toy aisle), and I'd never fixed my hair (beyond drying it or putting it in a scrunchee) until this day. You ordered my dress from the back of the JcPenny catalog (the rules clearly stated church attire). You gave me a pair of your white panty hose (of which I am now certain were straight from the 1980s). You sat me down in front of your mirror, pulled out the middle drawer, and put your Clinique makeup on me. You took your round brush and hair dryer and taught me the art of using a round brush. When we were all finished, I had never felt more beautiful. We arrived at the pageant, and my heart sank to my feet. All of the other girls had formal dresses and prom hair. When it was my turn to walk on the stage, I practically ran to the other side. At this point in the post, I would like to talk about the pep talk and hugs that followed, but that's not what happened. I'm certain I cried, and I think you actually got on to me for running across the stage, but nonetheless, that day was one of my favorite memories of you.
Every time I round brush my hair, I get to think of you. Today, with all my heart, I wanted to pull out the middle drawer and didn your makeup there. I wanted with all my heart to borrow your Paul Mitchell hairspray. I wanted with all my heart to hear your voice and talk about Christmas plans. I would like to say all of that happened, but it didn't, and it won't. However, every time I round brush my hair, I'll think of you. It may take me 30+ minutes, but the memories that come with it are for a lifetime. Thank you for making even simple memories special. I love you, Momma!
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