May. 22, 2008 - In Defense of Modesty and Femininity . . .
My blog, my rant. :)
I am tired of seeing half naked, bosom baring, seams of women's derrieres and bulging midrifs! You only have to shop at Wal-Mart to see what America's youth's bodies look like. I am tired of trying to rush past them so my young sons don't see. Cover up already!
Tuesday, I was at the mall visiting with my best friend, ( hi Jennifer), and we witnessed all sorts of indecency, in the kiddy play area! Not including the 3 year old streaker! Since when have women stopped respecting their bodies and putting themselves on display. I know we have the right to put it all out on display but should we ? Please teach your girls that they are a treasure that they keep covered for their future beloved.
I am taking a stand in honor of modesty for the next 7 days and beyond. I am going to wear skirts and dresses to be a visual reminder that I am a woman not some girl who dresses like a, well you know what.
Katie is excited to see me wearing skirts, it goes along with her thinking that all girls are princesses. I guess it is time to tell her that she really is a princess, she is the daughter of the King, our Lord and Savior.
I hope after this week I can create a new feminine habit of skirt wearing. I feel girly and valuable when I wear them. I love the swish of my skirts as I walk. I love that my beloved loves seeing me in them. I love that my girls get giggly when they see me "all dressed up" and I tell them I am going . . . to do the laundry! Don't get me wrong I think jeans and shorts can be worn modestly. I actually prefer khaki pants over jeans but they do come in handy as a mom.
This is day 2 of my personal challenge and I had Austin take my picture. I'll try to add a picture for every day of my challenge.
Comments
May. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by crazybusy
Amen! This has been on my mind A LOT lately! I have wanted to switch over to skirts several times but have never actually done it. I have never, ever been the dress/skirt wearing type (wish I was!).
Anyway, the thing that's been on my mind lately is modesty when it comes to swim suits for my children. There are so many weirdos out there and I just don't want to give them ANY chance to look at my children in an inappropriate way. And of course thinking of the future when I'd rather not have kids their age looking at them inappropriately. I figured I'd best start now. They all have very modest swimsuits this year. I'll have to post pics of them soon.
I showed my mom last night (I am WAAAAAAAAY more conservative than she is & I always thought she was pretty conservative!) and I don't think she was at all impressed with my children's new suits. :(
But if you look at catalogs or online for girls' suits, they are so skimpy that your eyes are not drawn to their faces- rather usually to their bare midriffs. And these are just LITTLE girls! With the ones my girls have, your eyes are drawn to their faces.
Anyway, didn't mean to get so long! :) You look so nice & I love that skirt you have on- very pretty!
Love, Alyssa
May. 22, 2008 - I agree!!!!
Posted by doughgirl37
Congrats to you on your stand for modesty!! I rarely go to the mall b/c I do not enjoy it in my face! I even get the cleavage when I sign onto my email! I have to minimize my window so my son does not see.
I had a pastor's wife years ago who encouraged us to take a stand and ask the grocery stores to cover the offending magazines. And they did cover them!
Blessings and come for a visit when you can.
May. 24, 2008 - You Go Girl!
Posted by Anonymous
You make me smile- I know what you mean and am thankful people are teaching their children concerning this! This is an awesome blog- check out our adoption blog- www.xanga.com/ChariceTRW
Love you guys!
Tara Waldrop
