#loveyourlashesagain

Tonight we went to church with Dad and then to dinner at the Bluegrass Murder Mystery Theatre.  I had a really good time.  I always like a good show.  My 15 year old son, didn’t want to go.  Afterward Dad said to tell him that he was the only smart one out of all of us—as he laughs like Santa.  That’s just him being silly.  It really was cute and the food was excellent.

Speaking of church services…this morning I saw one of my favorite people there visiting her family…Debbie. 

WHY is she one of my FAVORITE people?  

There’s many reasons that have accumulated over the years, but  one I’ll never forget is that Debbie was the FIRST PERSON  to let me wear her MAKEUP.  That’s when I first got my introduction in the beauty of cosmetics from the glossy lip colors to beautiful eye shadows and blushes. I was in awe and I was a gifted at applying it too; NOT AT ALL.

I was probably around five years old or so which means it went on in all the WRONG PLACES, but getting to put on her make-up was A DREAM COME TRUE!!  Debbie was the COOLEST MOM ever!  Her boys were so lucky, I didn’t understand why they weren’t playing in this stuff with me!!

I’d crawl up beside her at church knowing she had that “coveted” make-up bag in her purse.  Seems like she had it all too and she DIDN’T MIND SHARING with me!!  I LOVED HER as much as a little five year old heart could love a woman that’s not your own mother.   I remember it like it was yesterday. 

I’d walk out of that church building THINKING “I LOOK GOOD” -  just like Debbie!  I DIDN’T.

Mom’s speak the harsh truth whether we want to hear it or not sometimes.  I remember my mom saying I looked like a CLOWN!  In hindsight, I DID.  No doubt!  You see, I can’t say for sure, but I’m guessing the colors were matched all wrong for my the outfit that day, but it DIDN’T MATTER that mom thought I looked like BOZO.  I knew that there was always next Sunday to get it right. 

I’m sure it was a shock to Mom to see me so prettied up back then.  Today, I see pictures from other Presenters of their little girls in Younique cosmetics and they look BEAUTIFUL.  Nothing like what I am certain to have looked like coming out of that church building all those years ago.  I’m so proud of this line and the fact that it offers all natural, mineral and gluten-free products that works for all ages!

I hope we have lots of Debbie’s in this world who let little girls play in their Younique makeup.   I just want to thank mine for letting me play in her makeup bag!  

Thanks Debbie, I still see you through the eyes of that five year old child and will love you always!!