breaking free

Sometimes, whether right or wrong, its more effective to hear how amazing you are from someone outside of your circle, to see strangers captivated. To my surprise, I have more of an idea of who I am, the power and command that moves with me, after this weekend. I cherish more though when these compliments come from those who know me and love me, but those foreign gestures; the comments, the looks, the toast, came from a professional setting and that's was the difference this time. And I also should add that I fully realize this is the "wonder and awe of Christ in me." This weekend was a lesson in control, confidence and command, and it may be the paper that was torn in two.

By the way, I'm really loving this ensemble: the rich jewel-tone teal, the asymetrical neck, the sumptuous gathered body and waving hem, and those delicious black heels. Perfection.