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Amy's blog entry on this topic is very well written, and definitely worth the few minutes it will take to read. I think I will have to memorize this so I can better explain myself next time this comes up. Oh, how I cringe when someone says they 'forget' that my children are black, or don't even see their color. This is part of the beauty of who they are -- who God created them to be.
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Check out Part Two here. Again, worth the read! Please, please read. This is reality. This is truth. This is important for us all to understand.
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Part Three -- posted on Amie & Tim's ministry blog.
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What kinds of conversations have you had about love, color, culture, and how we see each other?
Some little girls may dread the routine of Mama or Daddy combing, braiding, and caring for their hair, but Destany usually looks forward to hair day. She knows hair day means I take out her braids, gently wash her hair, then admire her amazing curls in the mirror with her. While I am putting in her new style, she loves eating special treats (like homemade kettle corn) while watching a movie. Other times we talk, sing songs, or tell stories. It is a special girl time, even if the boys are along for the ride. In fact, she usually doesn't mind their presence -- she puts them to work, fetching her pillow, a toy, etc. since she has to sit still! No matter how long it takes, this time is important for both of us. Hair is important. And the smile on her face when we look in the mirror at the end is priceless.
Some favorite past posts about hair:
Hair - a sweet blessing - a post on our old blog about hair and culture
Beauty (a friend's post) - Cate has 3 precious daughters from Haiti. Hair is her life! :)
First Haircut - a post on our old blog - Keandre's first haircut
Another priceless interaction? When we visit Nichole (D's bmom), and Nichole tells Destany that her hair looks wonderful and Mommy is doing a great job. My daughter is so blessed to have so many in her life who love and affirm her place in our family.
