My broken heart

This post is about Christmas parties. Though not just any Christmas parties. I speak of none other than the dreaded office Christmas party. For those of you who have attended one of these, especially if it was for someone else's work, you know of what I speak. Personally, if I never had to experience this, I would have still been able to die a happy woman. Yet I too have fallen victim to the dreaded office party. And it was there I had an experience I would like to share with you.
My husband and I arrived at the party a few minutes after it had started so that we could leave as early as possible. After walking around the casino trying to find this place (we're really not partiers!) we finally found the door and walked to the roped off section where our party would be. I was greeted by my hubby's "boss" who immediately asked what we wanted to drink.

Ok. Side note- I don't drink. Never have. Just not interested in that.

Anyway, he motioned to someone I did not see but figured he was getting our waitress. He was. I heard a voice ask "What can I get you?" I looked up. And my heart broke. Standing right in front of me was a girl, no more than 20, with a skirt that looked more like a belt I own and a top that looked more like one of my bras. I realize that there could be many reactions that someone could have if they were standing where I was. And I was witness to many of them as the night went on. Some men stared. Some men talked. Some women stared and then made some condescending remarks. Maybe some people thought her outfit was inappropriate, wrong, or just strange. Those are just some of the first reactions that one could have.
Me, the first thought in my head was: my heart just broke in two. And I felt like I wanted to cry. My husband thought the same thing.
I responded to her question by looking her in the eyes and saying "a diet coke please". And then she left. And I couldn't take my eyes off her. Not her body. I couldn't take my eyes off her eyes. I wanted to see her. I wanted to see what was inside. What I really wanted to do was go and tell her how beautiful she is and that she is so much more than this. But I told my husband I would restrain myself from such comments since we were around his buisness people.
So I thought I would write on my blog what I would have liked to say to the waitress. Not because I think she will read this. But because I think we all need to be reminded of our beauty every once in a while.

There is a quote from the lion king that I love. Simba has grown but is still not ready to go back to pride rock. But at one point he sees his dad in the clouds. His dad's words are these: Simba, you are more than what you have become. It is time to take your place in the kingdom. That's what I would like to say. You are more than all of this. You were created good- you were created beautiful. You are meant to be honored, protected, fought for, and respected. And anyone who does not treat you that way doesn't deserve a second of your time.
I would say it is time to take your place in the kingdom of God. Did you know you are a princess (or prince for all you guys)? That you are a royal princess(prince) in your Father's kingdom and He wants to protect you. He desires nothing more that to love you forever. Sometimes life sucks. And things happen in this world that can never be explained. And if you have been hurt, I am sorry. But you are not what has happened to you. You are worth so much more than what this world tells you you are. You are worth everything.

And with these words I pray for that waitress and for all those who can not see their own worth. And know that I wrote this blog for you. Yes you- you reading this right now. Everything I said is for you. Never forget it. And if you take these words and let them grow in your heart, I ask that you pass them on to someone else who needs them. And maybe eventually my heart will not need to break anymore because everyone will know who what they are worth and live that knowledge out every day.