My fingers

I remember when I was in high school, how much I hated the way that my fingers looked (I know, in the whole scope of things, what was I thinking?!?!) But, really, some of my friends had manicured long fingernails, and mine never seemed to grow long, plus, as a piano player, you're not supposed to have long fingernails. My fingers just didn't look 'pretty' with short fingernails, or so I thought. But, since I have grown up, a little, I realize that hands are for a whole lot more than looking pretty. Right now, the tips of the fingers on my right hand are dry and cracking, I can't seem to get them to heal up even though I put tons and tons of heavy, gross lotion on. The finger tips of my left hand are all numb because I started to practice guitar again, and they are telling me that they aren't so happy with that decision. But, the pain I am feeling isn't the entire story. My fingers are cracked and dry because I wash the dishes, and the floor, and the bathrooms, and my son's face. I clean our living space and faces so that we shine. So that we bless guests with a peaceful atmosphere. So my life is peaceful and I can enjoy the beautiful things that surround me, because I can see them. My other fingers hurt because I was worshipping. I didn't have any electricity and really wanted to take those free moments to worship God. My heart was ready to spill and I remembered that long put-aside wish to start practicing guitar again. So, me, my protesting fingers, bad strumming, and willing heart worshipped God. And there are so many other things that my fingers can do. They love to cook (my mouth likes to help out)scrumptious foods that other people, and us, can enjoy. They like to make things beautiful. They like to comfort and cherish little rosy cheeks that sometimes don't get soft touches. They like to dance while I talk! They like to blog!! They like to take pictures, and they like to make those pictures 'cool' on Adobe. So, really, my hands are beautiful because of what they do and what they represent. And, since they are an extension of me, maybe I am, too!!!