Out of 9 kids, how many of us have dimples? Seven that I am pretty sure of. Glasses: 6 of us. Brunettes: 4; Blond: 4; Redheads: 1. Brown eyes: 5; Blue eyes 3; Greenish: 1. Braces: 4? Varicose Veins: still counting. Diabetic: 0. What ever happened to the genetic study that we were helping with? Big families are great study populations.I just finished Brandon Saunderson's "Warbreaker" and have been thinking about the physical ideal, what would I choose to look like if I could pick physical characteristics? Would I want to blend in, or stand out? Is being dark-haired part of my identity, really? As I turn slowly white-haired, even? Would I want hair that changed color with my moods?! Would I pick a more atheletic build? Yes! More symmetrical?! Longer fingers, the better to paint with? Stronger legs? Taller? (my kids will all be taller than I am, and that is okay).
I know our bodies are important. I am thankful for parents who contributed their genes, helped to create me, make me who I am.
I am thankful for phsycial life. Being able to touch and see, smell, hear, taste and feel are great blessings.
