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A lovely face. I strive to make my face lovely every day, but this is easier said than done.
I found this card when I was shopping for something to take to a friend in the hospital. She had gotten the diagnosis and had to have surgery. I bought her a plant and went by. She said, “I’ve decided to just ride the wave of this journey.” She was not wailing about “woe is me” or “why me.” And her face looked lovely.
“When the sun is shining, you never expect it to rain. When it’s raining, you think it will never end.” These wise words from my mother-in-law as we drove home (in the rain) from the doctor. She had not gotten good news. Looks like surgery is in the future. Later she texted me “Petey (her dog) and I think an inch and a half of wine is better than Lortab.” Her chin is up. Her face is lovely.
Summer has come to South Louisiana and every day showers fall. Summer rains are so refreshing. They make everything lovely.
What can you do today to make your face lovely? What positive words can you put in the world?
Reflections on the Teche 
The sound of rain, the green, the pink flowers in your video…lovely. True joy on the inside radiates to the outside!
From all your words, I always think you’re lovely, Margaret. I’m sorry about your mother-in-law’s news. Best wishes to her, & to you. ‘Riding the waves of a journey’ is good advice.
Perfect timing for this post Margaret. I’m just about to leave for the Apple store, leaving Tuvia on his own for a few hours and I’ve been feeling my own “under the weather being, so yes, I’m taking your advice and smiling as the rains come soon, softly.
Margaret, this is a perfect morning post to spur on positivity today. Riding the waves of our journey is such a great statement. I am ready to put on a lovely face today.
It is important to have a mantra to turn to when things get tough, and to think about when the ride is easier. Dahl has many such sayings to share… As a middle school teacher, I love his snarky attitude. “A person is a fool to become a writer. His only compensation is absolute freedom. He has no master except his own soul, and that, I am sure, is why he does it”
Love this quote. Thanks for sharing!
I read your post early this morning and then walked outside to find the ground wet. The darkness was unexpected and the rain kept up. I think I just hide the trouble when stormy times enter my life. Putting on a lovely face takes something else. Acknowledging the trouble yet finding the lovely inside is a conscious and brave decision. Your friend and mother-in-law are wise and lovely souls. Prayers for you and them.
Saving this quote, “Acknowledging the trouble yet finding the lovely inside is a conscious and brave decision.” This is the message I was going for. So nice that you got it!
I loved your post today, Margaret. A friend of mine wrote about someone who is in the process and hoping not to get “the diagnosis”. The link is below. I thought you might like to read it. I wish your friend well in her journey. Keeping positive is important. My mother-in-law had breast cancer and she got through it by dressing up in her suit and heels (to the 9’s) for every chemo and radiation she had. She said that this kept her positive. ~Deb
http://www.barbklein.org/blog/i-know-a-woman
wise words. thank you for your post–it was just what I needed to hear today. Thank you for your loveliness!
Thank you for sharing this bit of loveliness today, Margaret. I’m going to print out that quote and keep it on my desk. Best wishes to your mother-in-law. It sounds like she has the right attitude!
Love your words, love the quotes, love the reminders that there is loveliness to be found. Isn’t it amazing that even in the face of really tough issues, we can find joy and reasons to smile. I’m glad I read!
Margaret, I am finally getting time to catch up on SOL posts. As our family faces one more challenge, I will remember to keep my lovely face. (I do my best, but your post is a good reminder). Thank you for your positivity and your own lovely face.