The comment was very valid. She said I had much to offer my readers. But she was a little put off by the references to designers. I thought about it. I appreciated the candor. The only way you become better at something is to accept positive criticism.
The reality is that I am a woman living with illness, a dying parent, and two college aged daughters. Designer acknowledgement is three fold. First, you can't live in a house with two daughters and not be very aware of what's available in the fashion world. Secondly, I write honestly trying to illustrate, with words, how hard my kids work. If they would like to purchase a designer item they are entitled to do so. Lastly, I have tried to use humor to show you where I was, how God brought me through it, and the earthly work he still has left to do in me. I am like any other woman Christ follower I still have earthly desires. Eh hum, shoe obsession.
I think the mention of designer names etc is a problem if those fleshly possessions become your God.
Let's be clear: Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. I want Him to guide every part of my existence. I also want to look cute while I share the love of Christ. I personally see absolutely nothing wrong with this.
I am so appreciative of the issue being brought to my attention. The time this woman took to share her true thoughts. My story is my story. I'm not writing it. Jesus is. Fortunately, He seems to be OK with the work thus far. I wake up every morning at 6AM and say "Ok, Lord what is it that you would have me share today?" Every morning He directs my words. They flow freely like a river. As long as He speaks I will still preach.
"Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening"-1 Samuel 3:9
