it's all about perspective
I posted this on Facebook, but I felt the need to share it here too. Because... just because.
It's no secret that I'm a big gal, easily one of the biggest I know. So it's no surprise that children don't usually know what to make of me, especially the very young ones. They often point me out to their parents or whisper about me. A few have even asked me directly why I'm so fat. I never take offense. Kids are kids.
Today was different. While picking up my nieces and nephews, a group of four pre-teen boys (old enough to know better) gathered behind me making rude comments about my big butt. I ignored them and escorted my young family out of the building.
All the way home, I couldn't help wondering at the peace filling my heart. After all, I'd just been ridiculed for my size. But I realized that those rude boys didn't matter. Kids have been making fun of me for one thing or other my whole life, even before I gained weight. People who want to put other people down will always find some reason. No, the only person who really matters is ME. I'm the one who has to meet these eyes in the mirror every day and live with the person I find looking back at me. And lemme tell ya, these eyes are gorgeous! This gal is gorgeous! And there's a lot of me to love!
So, while I'm working to lose weight, and I AM losing weight, I'm going to keep loving me where I am.
It's no secret that I'm a big gal, easily one of the biggest I know. So it's no surprise that children don't usually know what to make of me, especially the very young ones. They often point me out to their parents or whisper about me. A few have even asked me directly why I'm so fat. I never take offense. Kids are kids.
Today was different. While picking up my nieces and nephews, a group of four pre-teen boys (old enough to know better) gathered behind me making rude comments about my big butt. I ignored them and escorted my young family out of the building.
All the way home, I couldn't help wondering at the peace filling my heart. After all, I'd just been ridiculed for my size. But I realized that those rude boys didn't matter. Kids have been making fun of me for one thing or other my whole life, even before I gained weight. People who want to put other people down will always find some reason. No, the only person who really matters is ME. I'm the one who has to meet these eyes in the mirror every day and live with the person I find looking back at me. And lemme tell ya, these eyes are gorgeous! This gal is gorgeous! And there's a lot of me to love!
So, while I'm working to lose weight, and I AM losing weight, I'm going to keep loving me where I am.