It caught Erich and Todd’s eye as we entered a restaurant at 3 a.m. on the night of Black Friday (which is a whole other story I’ll save for another day)…
Todd even decided it was worth the investment of a quarter…… 
What was it that made them laugh, made them notice, made Todd purchase?
It was this. A chance to be someone else (not really)….
It’s more about the fact that even with a mustache and new eyebrows and sideburns, it was obvious that this was still a little boy……
Don’t we hide behind things just as silly?
Smiles when we’re having a hard time.
Excuses when we don’t feel up to doing what we know we should do.
Our past so we don’t feel guilty when we don’t move on with God’s future for our lives.
So many things to hide behind, but thankfully, God is the true Master…
And he sees through our disguises. He knows what we’re hiding behind.
So, today, I felt challenged to ask myself, “What am I hiding behind?”
I want to live an authentic life.
I know you do too.
Have a great day being YOU!
Love,
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 
Only you could turn fake mustaches into a devotional! I love how you see God in everything around you. You’re such an inspiration. Love you. (And we need to see an “after” photo, please!) 😉
Oh, Trish, I love you. 🙂
I should have mentioned that Todd was disappointed to get a grey mustache and I think embarrassed after buying it ………….
I’ll have to see if he still has it!
Have a great day!
PS I love my wreaths………you little sneak!
Tammy,
Thanks for the honesty within this story and your life. It’s so clear that God is giving you daily insight as you live for Him.
You’re a wonderful story teller! Really made me think about my own life.
Thanks,
Morgan Owen