Beauty runs in the family :)

Today I am to write a blog of encouragement for a beautiful woman. I chose to write about my cousin, who is like a sister to me. She is so strong (the women of our family truly symbolize strength, we have all been through so much) and I admire her. Since 2007 she has been battling various health conditions that have kept her in and out of the hospital (sometimes for weeks at a time) and under the knife numerous times, including once for open heart surgery. To the eye, you may look and see numerous scars, but to me they symbolize strength, her battle wounds. They show how much of a trooper she really is. I admire the fact that while she was in the hospital she still wore a smile, and always wore cute pajamas instead of the old hospital gear. It made her feel more comfortable and kept her spirits high. I wanted to write this blog of encouragement to her, because she never fails to remind me of just how strong and smart I am. Krissy I hope you know that I feel the exact same way about you! I find you to be a woman of strength, inspiration, and encouragement and I love you so very much!

Easter 2010

Smilin' even at the hospital :)

Day 7, Down and out. Thanks to Mandy for creating Project 31. You can join at ANY time, any day. To find out more, click HERE.

Day 1.  What does beauty mean to you?
Day 2.  What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3.  Who is someone you know who inspires beauty?
Day 4.  Style 31.  Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 5.  Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6.  Jaded beauty.  Has the world's definition of beauty ever jaded you?
Day 7.  Write a blog to encourage another beautiful woman.
Day 8.  Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)?  Share, please!
Day 9.  What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10.  What is Jesus teaching you as a wife, mom, or friend? (Or just woman in general?)
Day 11.  Post a recipe.  Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12.  Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13.  Write about something you would like to change about yourself for the better.
Day 14.  Style 31.  Post an outfit pic!
Day 15.  Write to encourage a friend.  Inspire her beauty.
Day 16.  Write a letter to your daughter, or a young girl in your life.  Tell her what beauty means.
Day 17.  Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18.  Describe your personality.
Day 19.  Write about your favorite comfort food (we are women- we ALL have comfort food!)
Day 20.  Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.  
Day 21.  Write a letter to your husband to encourage him (or if you are single- your future husband.)
Day 22.  What are some needs that need to be met in your community?  Blog about how to extend your hand to those who need you.
Day 23.  What are your strengths?  What are your weaknesses?
Day 24.  What is Jesus teaching you presently?
Day 25.  Style 31.  Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26.  What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27.  Write a blog to encourage someone and build their confidence!
Day 28.  Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29.  Write about "a day in the life of me."  (Pics are great!)
Day 30.  Who is your role model as a woman?
Day 31.  Write about your dreams and goals as a beautiful woman!

XOXO