Nearly 8 years marks my introduction to Stephanie, yet I can’t cease to marvel at her elegance: magic sewing skills, exceptional cooking prowess, enviable mothering commitment. And although she is one of the most efficient, capable women I know, she also has the sweetest, most approachable demeanor you’re likely to cross. Meet my darling new neighbor (yes we moved Saturday last) Stephanie of Barefoot in the Kitchen. Did I mention I really, really look up to her and adore her, because I do.
I grew up comparing myself to my older sister. It was inevitable. She was taller, thinner, and so much more confident than I. She couldn’t help it. That’s just how she was made.
But I spent so much time focusing on what I wasn’t, that I didn’t notice what I was. Luckily, somewhere between my insecure adolescence and now, I stopped comparing. I found my worth in my role as a sister, a friend, a wife, a mother. My beauty does not lie in my appearance, but in my being. I can be happy with how I look because I recognize who I am; I am me and that is enough.
Knowing who we are is the secret to feeling beautiful, I think. And it is the only way to forget about our insecurities and carry on, becoming the women we were meant to be all along.
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Stephanie is one of the people I admire most as well. She is beautiful inside and out, I admire her grace and kindness and subtle sense of humor. I feel honored to know her! I 100 percent agree that when you know your own worth you become more beautiful.
This is a lovely post. All of it very true.
Ms. Reachel you were supposed to let me help you move! I would love to help. I know how crazy it can be. Call me!
Beautifully written! 🙂 And I agree with her introduction…a very genuine person, who is sweet and caring…has been since high school!
I think I was introduced to Stephanie’s blog here a couple years ago. Her inspiring mothering style and demeanor come through her writing. Lovely is a good word!
Both sisters are so lovely- we’re lucky to get a little peak into their happy lives;)