I am a FRUITLOOP in a world of Cheerios!
The heart God has given me is one that I know is different. Most days I wander in colors, visions, whimsical thoughts, and see the crazy in between the raindrop moments. It’s mostly always been like that. I like it.
But I hope many of you know that for most of my life this is what was smothered by people. People didn’t know what to do with my heart, how to take it- many people still don’t. But I invite you in…so please take time to get to know it.
When I was younger a shade was placed over my light, much of which I allowed without even realizing it. Some by family, friends, or random strangers. I knew the light within, I kinda even knew it’s power but because I also knew the weird looks and confused reactions I often got, I withdrew for a long time. That has since changed (and I stand bold in who I am) but something has not; the fight for being the heavenly dancer of life He has called me. I have always seen the melody He plays, the art He creates and it woos me to my core! Even as a kid…love was a friend I never let go of! We ran lots of places together! We still do!
I love my heart so much now, because it’s the straight connection I have to seeing with heavenly perspective. It’s a gift HE gave. It’s what reminds me of childhood and seeing as kids do; it’s what keeps me wondering. So please take time to get to know it.
I have always been the pink sheep of the family. Not just the black sheep, but very pink. I have always loved that but because I have also always loved people too, it hurt me for such a long time that many of my ideas were tossed because they were too lofty, or that my explanations were too out there or my dreams were too big. I mean I didn’t think at 5 that I couldn’t be a real princess wherever I went or that being an ice cream truck driver was an awful dream. I have learned the world doesn’t always accept dreamers, poets, revolutionaries, or the pink sheep. It doesn’t know what to do with them most of the time.
But the pink sheep know that it’s worth fighting for to share a piece of Jesus that is rare. I believe it to be true. I believe it to be beautiful.
A loving fearless tattooed adventuring warrior princess who believes that hot air balloons are the best mode of wonder and that the stars are some of the most stunning creations is not your everyday encounter. That’s who I am, and so much more. Mysterious and never boring.
It’s been funny to see my teammates at times listening to my thoughts, my dreams and simply who I am. I saw a tomato the other day and saw a peace sign…literally. Then was given other food to examine for its beauty. That’s the fun part of life…all of it. He wants us to see all of it. He made all of it. It’s been a blessing to see them step into the gardens I so love and walk with me.
It’s been laid on my heart to share all of this not to share just more of who I am but because this is a piece of Jesus. And with my experience in life, it’s a piece often not understood or accepted but so worth sharing. So please take a moment to see past the external layer. This goes not just for me, but the other colored sheep of the world.
You don’t know what piece of Jesus you are missing if you don’t. Don’t you want to see as much of Him as possible? To see Him in as many people as possible?
So after reading this, if you are still with me I am going to bring up a movie reference…Tangled. I have been told by 5 people that I remind them of her at the END of the movie. She is my favorite princess! And although this is a small compliment of a statement, and weird to some, it shows, in a small way of some sort- that they kinda understand me. Whimsy is hard to understand because it’s not meant to be- it’s meant to be lived and explored! Disney tried hard to capture it. It’s meant to be given and shared. It’s meant for picnics, random road trips, star gazing, crazy moments of adventure, and so much. It’s meant for every person. It’s composed of bravery, strength, grace and so much love.
So please take time to get to know the pink sheeps.
While I don’t need people’s validation, I will stand firm in saying you are missing a piece of Jesus when you pass off the beauty of the unknown. Some of the most mysterious people and things took lifetimes to get to know; and it started with Jesus!
He wants us to chase after Him. He has made such a beautiful world to explore and such beautiful hearts to get to know.
To all the pink sheeps, keep rocking the pink, and keep loving!
-V
