My Thrift Store Little Girl

Today while my hubby was picking up a prescription at the local "Grandma's Pharmacy" (I kid you not...that is the name of the drug store), I meandered down to the Thrift Store in the little shopping center to mosey around while waiting.  They had lots of this and that, old dishes, clothes, junk, knicknacks and paddiwacks...even had a dog wandering around in the store...(not for sale, at least I don't think he was...).  Most of the stuff was just junk, and somewhat overpriced junk at that.  Except for this lovely little item that caught my eye and I could not pass it up.  I mean, it was only $2.00!!!
Here she is...and I know you will agree that she was meant for me ...

Don't you just love this little girl, sitting in front of the mirror, trying on a pretty hat...and wearing her mommy's make up and jewelry?

And notice her teddy bear, sitting there patiently watching and waiting for her to finish playing dress-up and pick him back up to play...

He kind of reminds me of my hubby waiting for me to try on new clothes at the store...

(which rarely ever happens any more!)

Well, I just couldn't pass her by.  She takes me back to my own childhood...playing dress up...and I still love to put on old hats and pretend I'm from somewhere back in time...and since I don't have any little girls or granddaughters to enjoy playing dress-up with...I guess the little girl in me was reaching out to play with her....

It says on the bottom of this adorable little figurine that she is one the

"Dollstone Collection" pieces from "Yesterday's Child". And there is a quote from 

William Butler Yeats:

"To be born a woman is to know,

although they do not talk of it as school,

that we must labor to be beautiful."

However, I remember what Proverbs 31:29-30 says about "The Virtuous Woman"

"Many daughters have done well,

But you excel them all."

"Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing,

But a woman who fears the Lord,

she shall be praised."

Lord, I want to be that woman who fears the Lord...not for any praise, but because I know that is what has lasting value and purpose in life.  However, Lord, I thank You that You love me just as I am...especially when I come to You in "child-like faith".  For You told Your disciples in Matthew 18:3-5 the following:

"Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted

and become as little children, you will by no means

enter the kingdom of heaven.

Therefore whoever humbles himself as this little child

is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Whoever receives one little child like this

in My name receives Me."

So maybe acting like a little girl again isn't such a bad thing after all!

Well, maybe my theology is a little skewed to cover my little indulgence today...but I think Jesus understands my heart.  Besides, the Bible also tells us that 

"A merry heart  does good, like medicine!" 

(Proverbs 17:22)

So, this sweet little girl has made my heart merry today...

and that's GOOD medicine!

I hope she has made YOU smile as well!

Good night dear friends!

Sweet Dreams!