I have learned many things about myself these past few months. One item in particular is that I have learned to appreciate everything my body has accomplished...
I love my scars - they show I have survived had the strength to endure traumatic experiences.
I love my wrinkles - they show the wisdom I have learned from life's hardships. Face it, would you take sage advice from a woman with a flawless face? I think not. You would take advice from someone who has been through all life has to offer...and has the wrinkles to prove it.
I love my belly, stretch marks and all - they prove I helped to create and nurture two amazing beings.
I love my gray hairs - they show the world I have not been afraid to push my body to the limit to live life and take risks.
I love my body - it has been through hell and back. Even after over a decade of fighting MS it still pushes on, wounded but not defeated.
I look in the mirror today and see myself for the person I have become. What I used to see as "flaws"...I now wear as badges of honor.
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