Monday, February 9, 2009

Chin

This may sound strange, but those of you who are close to me, know that I'm not really a fan of my chin. I often refer to it as my "butt chin", because frankly to me that's what it resembles. However, last night I came across this picture of my mom and dad when they were newly married. The thing that struck me most about the photo was my mother's chin. It looks just like mine, or rather mine looks just like hers. In that instance my mind completely changed. How can I hate this feature that I inherited from the woman who gave birth to me and poured herself into loving and raising me? Why had I never noticed this before?
From now on, when I see myself in the mirrior or a picture and am tempted to comment on the shape of my chin...I will choose to see it as a reminder of the strong, loving, selfless, hospitalble and charming woman that I share it with.

3 comments:

Amanda said...

hilarious picture!!!

you're right...you two have the same chin and it's lovely.

Amanda said...

p.s. you are the only one who looks like your mom. brie takes after your dad. brandon...well...i'm not sure on this one. maybe the latino milkman.

Shannon New Spangler said...

I love your positive attitude, it's inspiring.