Last week, our grandma unexpectedly died in an accident. We are still in shock and grieving. Only 7 months ago, our grandpa passed away. These two were like second parents to us. When I think back on our lives together, I can see how they shaped me in so many wonderful ways, especially in the Faith. To lose them both so close together...oh, they will be terribly missed!
So when I sat down to write my beauty post for Tuesday Talk and Momfessionals today, my first thought went straight to them because...
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Yeah, there's makeup (which I personally can't live without!), the perfect hairstyle, modestly dressing for your body type, eating right, and exercising, which are meant to physically beautify you. And (in moderation) they are all perfectly wonderful ways to take care of the body God gave you.
But there's one thing that will make you radiantly beautiful with or without all of those things, and that's JOY.
Not just being happy. But being joyful: living and loving the life God gave you.
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For me, the people I have witnessed who most exemplified true beauty were my grandparents and Blessed Teresa of Calcutta (aka Mother Teresa):
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Do you see wrinkles? Gray hair? Hunched shoulders? Baggy clothes?
Or do you see love, joy, and beauty?
They all lived lives of virtue, charity, prayer, and devotion to God. I can see - and even feel - the love radiating from them. And that joy is present not just in the good times, but even in their difficulties and suffering too. How truly beautiful.
So, it won't be easy, and it'll take work and discipline, but let's add some things to our daily beauty routine, ladies: generosity, patience, prayer, gratitude, love, a smile, and every virtue.
Let's live them joyfully and let the beauty of our soul shine forth.
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One last thing...will you please keep us all in prayer as we lay our grandma to rest this week? Thank you, friends.
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We love you, Grandpa and Grandma!!! Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord... |
Ok, this really is the last thing...I just thought it was beautiful...
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*The first 2 pictures of my grandparents were taken by family members