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Fine Lines

February 5, 2013

I remember the morning so clearly. I had just crossed the bridge from Perrysburg into Maumee, and as I eased to a stop at the first light, I grabbed what was intended to be a quick glance in the rearview mirror. My life changed in an instant. To my horror, I discovered that the lipstick I had applied earlier had crept craftily outside of my lip boundary, slipping northward via a couple of fine lines that I am sure weren’t there the day before. Turns out my Mom was right when she told me this day would someday come…I had officially developed (duh, duh, duh) fine lines (insert a mortified face).

I’d love to say that this was really no big deal to me…but I’d be lying! I have no problem with other people aging, and I cheer for them as they do it gracefully. But deep down I grasp at a misplaced hope that I’ll somehow be able to cling to youth forever. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining about my current reality. I feel healthy, my clothes fit (nevermind the muffin top that likes to spill out over my jeans), and I still don’t have grey hair. But instances like “The Day the Fine Lines Appeared” are enough to shake me a bit and remind me that I’m not getting any younger! Before I know it I’ll lose my eyelids (my sister and I remember the day that our Mom called us in utter dismay because it had just happened to her).

It’s natural to have at least a private funeral for the physical changes that are sure to happen (I sure do), but I refuse to allow these new “modifications” to rob me of peace. If nothing else, I must demonstrate to my own daughter what is most valuable (as I’m reminded in 1 Peter 3 -Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.), and she is always watching! So I choose to respond with strength, dignity, laughter (and I’m so thankful for friends who can laugh with me)…OK, and a great new lipliner J Who’s with me?

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