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The Mirror Staring Back At Me

May 11, 2014 //  by Courtney

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It’s Mother’s Day eve… so just like the day before a big birthday, a kindergarten send off, anything sentimental – I get a little reflective and sappy. And this moment and photo just sent me over the edge.

We have been having some ROUGH, I mean ROUGH car rides in the afternoon people. One tired child meets one excited child and they clash and it goes south. I’ve tried slurpies, silence, treats, movies, consequences, begging, kissing, singing and more.

Yesterday, it was like heaven. I was in my world with some music and they were just giggling their heads off all the way home. So happy to see each. Planning the afternoon together. And, I could barely see the rear view mirror as I sat at the light in tears. Grateful. A good day. A great moment. A glimpse of what I know is true.

They do love each other and I love them.

That mirror shows me the sweetest grins from them.

Shows me their singing faces to songs of truth that I’ve praying will root deep in their hearts.

It shows me sunken hearts when they are defeated.

It shows me scared bodies that aren’t ready for a day they fear.

It shows me two little versions of me and Ron.

It shows me big girls that used to be babies.

That mirror shows me my world.

So much love I could cry on the spot if the light is too long.

If I turn the mirror towards me… it reveals a bunch about me too.

It reveals tired and weary.

It reveals too hard on herself and busy.

It also reveals the truth.

It reveals a giver, a lover of life, a passion for others and God.

I get to choose what I see and how I let it sink and settle.

Like any mirror, will it define my image and the image of my life? Or just remind of the beauty?

The great things… for which I am thankful.

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For this day, that mirror gave me a great view and a great reminder. The image staring back at me is what make this Mother’s Day a very, very happy one. I am so overwhelmed they are mine.

Much love you precious moms.

 PRESS PLAY HERE FOR VIDEO – Riding in the Back Seat by the Stellas

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And I may or may not have checked into a hotel for a night to finish a huge deadline. I’ll be back with those angels in the morning to celebrate. 

 

Category: A Better Me, My Girls - Personal Notes

About Courtney

Courtney DeFeo is most known for being a factory of ideas for families. It’s her desire to lead a life that radiates God’s love in action and His grace along the way. As a former marketing professional for corporations such as Chick-fil-A and Ketchum Public Relations, Courtney has a history of creating memorable programs and ideas that motivate others to action. She is the author of In This House, We Will Giggle, creator of ABC Scripture Cards and Virtue Cards and the kindness movement Light ‘Em Up Acts. Her latest project is a community for tween girls and their moms - found at TreasuredGirlz.com. Her house is a wreck and she hates to cook. She adores her hot, patient husband. She posts entirely too many photos of her two girls on Instagram. Connect with Courtney anytime: Twitter • Website • Facebook • Instagram

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