First, if you haven’t read yesterday’s post, do it now 
Well, you don’t have to, but it’s so sweet really. It’s Part 1 of “I Am” and it’s by my daughter, Hayley Grace.
I took the same open ended sentences I gave her and I answered them. I don’t think my answers are near as sweet and cute as hers, but I said I’d post them, so here they are.
I am a wife and mother.
I wonder why some people have to be so mean.
I hear my mother in my own words all the time even though I used to swear I’d never be like her. I realize that doesn’t sound very good, but you know what I mean don’t you? I LOVED my mother more than life itself, but there are just some of her ways that I can’t believe I’ve picked up on.
I see myself on the beach right now…in a low seated beach chair…with a breeze…a good book…and a pretty little drink with an umbrella
I want to be content.
I am a woman who loves God and is so thankful for His unconditional love and forgiveness.
I pretend that I can cook.
I feel sad and happy at the same time.
I touch LeAnn’s peanutbutter and jelly bars and I just can’t help myself. I have to eat them right up! LeAnn is the Exec. Director of P31 and a fab cook and baker! She brought her pbj bars to the office today and now I have to use all my Weight Watcher’s activity points for them. But it was worth it!
I worry about my future. Now before you give me a lecture here, I know in my head and heart that I don’t need to worry and that the Lord will provide and take care of the future. But I’m just being honest. When I worry it’s usually about what I’m going to do or what’s going to happen to me when I get old. Just sayin’!
I cry almost everyday. I cry about losing my Mom. I cry when I watch movies. I cry when I’m extremely touched by something also.
I am strong on the inside.
I understand that things don’t always turn out how you’d like for them to. That’s when you just gotta trust the Lord with all your heart.
I say “Y’all” a lot. I know that because my son just told me that I did.
I dream ….this one is hard because I don’t dream as much as I used to. I’ve even made the statement that I don’t believe in dreams anymore. But that’s not all together true. I guess I just had to modify my dreams. A beach house is not in the plans. (joking) With all that said, life is good.
I try way harder than I should have to at many things.
I hope that people can see and love me for who I am on the inside and see my heart. My heart is full of love, it really is.
I am beautiful. That’s not easy to write. And it’s not in an uppity conceited way. I’m no beauty queen…far from it. But The Lord says I’m beautifully made and I thank Him for telling me that. I need to hear it. I need to believe it. (Psalm 139:14)
I am Melissa Ross Taylor.
Whew! Glad that’s over! It’s not as easy as it looks to complete sentences about yourself. Why don’t you give it a try? It makes you think outside your comfort box…at least it did for me. And if you’d like to share with me and anyone else who reads here, please do. I know I’d love to read about you too. Or you can email me at Melissa@MelissaTaylor.org.
Blessings Y’all <3
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I just loved reading this. This is YOU……real and honest! <3 U!!
My answers……in my head because YES…this is stepping out of a comfort zone.
Some could be fun to answer but others can be just too hard. Just being truthful.
Thank you so much Melissa, I could understand how you feel writing “I am beautiful”, but it is true. It is much easier for me to tell you then to say that about myself of course, but , You are beautiful and wonderfully made and thank you for sharing your amazing love and heart with so many people. It will be hard for me to say that about myself even though it IS God’s truth, it is His word and how He feels about us.. But I am going to try and I will post mine on my blog
HUGS!!
http://quilterkeri.blogspot.com/
okay I did it, that was difficult…
This is wonderful Melissa. What a neat thing to do. Im even going to do it on my blog today, thanks for being an inspiration! Have a great week friend!
Ok, even though it was hard, I did it.
http://fairywishes-jess.blogspot.com/2010/06/i-am.html
That was beautiful but I am afraid to try…..very afraid…
To know you is to completely love you, Melissa Taylor.
Amy
I’m going to do this, but I may email you mine. Not sure I’m ready for others to read it yet. I’ll email it later. Thanks, Melissa
I am a daughter of The King
should come over once!
I am a blessed woman, though with trials and hurts but very blessed
I am learning, learning about God, life, myself
I am dutch, and really proud of it Y’all
I am dreaming of going to US once wonder wich state….
I am a mother, really trying hard with a new foster daughter in the house
I am the wife of Mister Perfect (for me at least becaus he is God given!)
I am blond and really like to joke about it
I am always trying to loose weight (not trying to bring it on to my daugthters)
I want to be a faithfull instrument in Gods hands (but do I always listen?)
I can feel very sad at times over losses, hurts, difficult relations but know where to shelter
When Jesus returns I want to reign with Him over Tuscany (my fav holiday location)
I realise what I mostly want is that my children will serve Jesus when they are grown-ups
I wish my english was better so that I could express myself better
I am a bit of a perfectionist but trying hard not to
I don’t want to live by to-do lists but I still make them
I do want to stop this now because I could go on and on and bore y’all!!!
Melissa, you truly are a beautiful person on the inside and OUT. As I read your thoughts, I had a lot of the same answers for myself. I know your mother was very proud of the lady that you are, and I am sure that gave her peace. Your Hayley Grace sounds a lot like my Bailey, so sweet and loved by all. She keeps me smiling and on my toes.
Much love to you and Hayley.
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I love your blog. Thank you for such an open heart. When you wrote “I am beautiful” but you don’t consider yourself a beauty queen, it reminded me of what my 7 year daughter told me a couple of days ago. “mama, you put the “U” in ‘beautiful’”. I am by no means a beauty queen either. It really made my day. (very encouraging) She knows just the right thing to say when it’s needed. My Anna Grace and your Hayley Grace would make a great team.
I am a Princess…a dearly loved child of Almighty God.
I wonder if I’ll ever really know what it’s like to live without fear this side of heaven.
I hear God speak to me through His Word.
I see glimpses of His glory.
I want to be brave.
I am on a journey to freedom.
I pretend that I can cook. (Melissa…I can’t change that! Goodness, I pretend that every day!)
I feel sad and happy at the same time. (Again…this so perfectly describes my heart most days. It’s like a piece of piano music with one hand playing melodious harmonies while the other has a melancholy theme.)
I touch my son’s hand and realize he’s so quickly becoming a man.
I worry about disappointing people when they get to know the girl behind the words.
I am learning to cry. A wall of resistance has held back tears afraid to let them fall.
I am not who you perceive at first glance.
I understand truth easier than applying it.
I say “eh”…cause I’m Canadian! (Well…according to Melissa!)
I dream of one day seeing my name in print.
I try to live in such a way that my life doesn’t mar another’s view of Christ.
I hope that I will never lose Hope.
I am blessed to have a best friend.
I am Joy Dale Brown.
Well my sweet friend…just going to leave my initial response…the one I would write without over-thinking what’s “right”.
So appreciated your answers.
Love ya…always,
Joy