Slip and let go!
My first picture is when I was about four years of age. Mom took us kids to a little studio uptown. I remember sitting on a little cushion to raise me a little bit higher and the photographer asked that I sit on one of my legs and let the other one dangle to help me to be even taller. My hair was so beautiful and so blonde and I felt so pretty in the homemade dress that mom had made for me, I have precious memories of mom and her laying me on the floor on a paper bag and outlining my body and making the dress out a little bit longer. She would laugh and I would laugh and we had just such a good time. These are precious memories. The middle picture is my senior picture for the yearbook. On that I titled I’m an angel. Can’t you see my horns holding my halo I was very mischievous at that age and I still continue to be mischievous in Life New paragraph my third picture was taken recently, and this is how I look now. The song slip and let go is sort of amazing because it fits my life in the changes that I have gone through. We all change over the years we change physically, which all can see on their outward appearance appearance. We change emotionally with our inner heart and being, and that is seeing more closely by our family and friends. My face has scars, and we have scars of pain and hurt. Mine was from surgery. If you look closely, you can see the big scar down the middle of my forehead, which was caused by medical era, tear duct Surgery.
The tear duct surgery that caused this scar, was number five tear duct surgery. I went into the surgery, not expecting any problems and not really being told that anything like this could ever happen. When I woke from the surgery, the doctor said oh we had just a few little complications with that surgery, but I’ll tell you about it when you come for your check up visit in a few weeks.
After about five or six days, my daughter-in-law was there and she said you’ve got a hole in your nose. I said no that’s a scab. She said no that’s a black hole. She got two phones and I could see the hole down in my nose to make a longer story shorter. I had to have emergency plastic surgery. I had to be awake they cut the plastic surgeon cut my forehead down. He took that muscle, cut my forehead open and flip that muscle up under my nose to hold my nose up and cover the hole. He also had to take these very expensive little tweezers that would pull One cell of skin and hold it so that he could sew it together.
So as we age, it’s a life slip and we have to let go challenge. Our Physical changes the world sees. I look in the mirror and I’ve come to peace with this person that I see that looks back in the mirror at me. I see life‘s battle scars, I see wounds of the heart and losses that have been unbearable, but yet I see a person who slips and let go, but has held strong to the Me within. There’s a deep sense within me that I am blessed. I’m here for a purpose. I have so much to give and share with the world and I enjoy this life journey, which allows me to express myself freely. So be mischievous enjoy living and know that you are blessed.
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Life is truly a journey filled with ups and downs, and this story reminds us how important it is to adapt to change with courage and grace. The phrase ‘Slip and let go Challenge’ beautifully captures that spirit — encouraging us to release what no longer serves us and embrace the person we are becoming. Scars, whether visible or hidden, tell stories of survival and strength. The big scar on the forehead mentioned here represents much more than a physical mark from tear duct surgeries and emergency plastic surgery; it symbolizes battles faced with resilience and acceptance. It’s a powerful reminder that our imperfections and wounds are part of our unique journey and identity. The author’s reflection on childhood memories—mom making a dress and shared laughter in simpler times—showcases the lasting impact of love and family support through life’s transformations. These happy snapshots balance the narrative with warmth and nostalgia, uplifting the message about embracing change. The metaphor of ‘an angel whose horns are holding the halo on’ reflects a mischievous yet spirited personality, reminding us that inner character shines beyond outward appearances. It’s inspiring how the author reconciles with the face in the mirror, having found peace with physical changes and emotional scars alike. In everyday life, aging and change can feel overwhelming. But stories like these encourage us to be gentle with ourselves, acknowledging the wounds and losses we carry, yet recognizing the blessing of being here for a purpose. The ‘Slip and let go Challenge’ is an invitation to accept life’s impermanence and cherish the freedom that comes from releasing fear and embracing self-expression. For anyone dealing with medical challenges or visible scars, this account offers hope. It’s important to remember that surgical procedures—no matter how complicated—don’t define our worth or beauty. Our essence is found in resilience, the support of loved ones, and the joy of living genuinely. By sharing this journey, the author creates a welcoming space for others to feel blessed, be mischievous, and live life fully. Embracing our scars, both inside and out, connects us to a deeper understanding that true beauty and strength come from authenticity and acceptance.
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