Do you ever have a moment when you are touched by the harshness of life; when it hits you, and knocks the wind out of your sails?
For the past few months, I've felt a little bit of that. Real life is not quite what I thought it was going to be, and it hurts. Family struggles. Friends suffer. Dreams seem out of reach. And tragedy, like the one that happened yesterday in Boston, less than an hour from my home, shakes you out of your comfortable bubble and leaves you gasping for breath.
But there is still beauty in this world. God is still in control, and more infinitely good than I can begin to fathom. And when the cares of this world leave me feeling black and blue, He picks me up, sets me on my feet, and pushes me onward.
It is well.
What I'm Wearing:
- Maxi dress by SOLEMIO - from Il Teatro, my aunt's favorite boutique in Pasadena, CA
- Knit and lace top - hand-me-down, no tags
- Tank by FADED GLORY from Walmart
- Shoes - FERGALICIOUS by FERGIE from Famous Footwear
- Jewelry by family friend Kathy Snyder
Pretty nail polish colors are one of those things I find hard to resist, although I limit myself to the cheap stuff. It cost my $2.20 for these colors... Skyline Blue by NYC New York Color, and Lightning by L.A. COLORS Color Craze. Someday I'd like to be able to afford the all-natural polishes that won't poison me, but for now this is a very inexpensive happiness in a bottle.
This was just supposed to be a regular outfit post, but when I started typing I couldn't help but share a little bit of what is in my heart tonight. Please feel free to share your heart, outfit photos from your own week, or whatever else you like.
God bless, and thank you for reading.
-Amanda
Photos by Lydia Flynn
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