Stealing My Shine

If ever there was a day that the devil has been trying to steal my shine, it is today. 

First thing this morning, I put on my favorite blue dress and head out to work. Making a quick stop at the gas station I purchase a $.65 soda fountain drink. While I am in line the store manager hollers at me from her office, "Girl, I didn't know you were pregnant." 

I look around because I know she's not talking to me. 

"Ehhh, Chee-chee," she makes noises to get my attention.

I mouth "Me?" and point to my chest.

"Yes, Girl! I didn't know you were pregnant!" 

By this time a line has formed behind me because the cashier is changing out the log tape.

"Me either. I'm not. I'm just fat."

Someone in line laughs entirely too loud, "She just said she's fat!"

Manager, "Are you sure?"

Me, "Yes, I'm just fat."

Manager, "Should you be wearing those heels so far along in your pregnancy?"

At this point there is no telling what shape of disgust my face makes as the register tape change out was completed. From now on I'm going to have to wear a belt with this dress. 

#suckinthatgut #didyounothearme 

#aintnoimmaculateconceptionhere 

But with every low something bigger and better eclipsed the bad. I was sitting at my desk brooding over how fat and ugly I must look today when I had to use the facility. 

A photograph sent to my best friend while brooding. 

On my way to the restroom Mr. Jimmy, our janitor & maintenance man, stopped me out in the hall, "I just have to stop you to tell you how lovely you are." 

Wow! He said "lovely." How can I even focus on the devil stealing my shine when God is shining at me through others? 

#IrebukeyouinthenameofJesus #Getbehindmesatan #illshineinspite