Ah, Youth

I posted a new profile picture on Facebook today, one showing off the "new look" a la CBitch survivor. My previous pic was of the long-gone brunette, so those who haven't seen me in awhile and those unaware of my battle last year are going to be surprised.

On a quasi-related note, I got a good chuckle out of a memory that was jarred loose after reading Proverbs 16:31, "Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life." The laugh is because I quoted that verse to my mom many years ago when she was debating whether or not to begin again coloring her hair. I was a teenager at that point and I don't recall what fueled my indignation -- young mind, strong ideas, I guess?! :)

The photo for FB was taken this past Saturday when I met with a group of gal pals for breakfast at La Chatelaine. (Thanks, Beth, for coordinating.) It was an invigorating couple of hours spent talking books, movies, a little politics:), and life. Advice to all my female readers: keep your girlfriends close -- I know having those kinds of relationships has been significant to me getting through the storms of life.

Beth, Brenda, Kathy, Mary Beth, Michelle, & Me!