I got back from the women’s retreat just an hour or so ago. It was a great success; a good time was had by all. The food was healthy(ish), the company was wonderful, God was drawing us closer to Himself.
Since I was the head honcho-ette, I spent quite a bit of time making sure everything was going smoothly. In the last session, when I could fully relax and enjoy, I noticed something that I think I had unconsciously been aware of but that hadn’t solidified yet. Of the 15 women, I was the biggest. And I don’t mean biggest in heart or mind.
Can I just say that I did not like it? Not one little bit?
For one of the few times in my life, I wanted to be like everyone else. I wanted to be “average”, not the littlest, but certainly not the biggest.
It was most displeasing, in a purely vain sort of way.
Now that I’ve got that off my chest (so to speak) I will go back to focusing on how gracious God was to us all and how blessed our time was, trusting that He will complete the good work that He began in us. My vanity is nothing compared to that.
Well for pete’s sake Lady Laura, why did you just invite anorexics to your retreat?!!!
I’ve seen your pics - you are not a big lady. Those must have been some seriously skinny chicks. Oh that’s right…you’re not a Southern Baptist… 
You are beautiful, Lady. Simply beautiful. And you are average outside that strangely emaciated circle you just spent the day with.
All that said, I know exactly what you mean.
Comment by blestwithsons — March 3, 2007 @ 10:37 pm
Blest–you are just the sweetest thing!
Comment by lady laura — March 4, 2007 @ 2:48 pm