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30 Lessons in 30 Years
In honor of my 30th birthday, I thought I’d reflect on 30 lessons I’ve learned in the last 30 years about all kinds of aspects of life. A little bit silly and a little bit serious, it shares a lot about who I am and where I’ve been.
2023 in 3 Words
Thought I’d try to summarize our year in the three words that I ran into again and again: faith, joy, and roots.
Mothers’ Day Musings
Finally taking a few minutes to muse on what pregnancy has taught me about motherhood - with all its contradicting emotions.
2023 Goals and Aspirations
Every January I wrestle with my conflicted feelings about New Years resolutions. This year I stumbled across an alternative: F.U.N. Goals. This approach made me entirely reconsider the process of setting New Years resolutions, and what defining them says about who we are.
Life After Loss
A reflection in light of the new life growing within me on the date that should have been the due date for the baby we lost, and the delicate dance between joy and grief, and the love which unites them.
Negative Space
While unpacking some forgotten desk supplies, I discovered a sketchbook from 16 years ago, and in it a little wisdom on perceiving reality, in all its glory and all its sorrow alike.
Seasonal Shifts
The changing of the season gives me pause to think about the changes in myself, and how this life is always shifting and transforming, filling me with hope for the future.
Summer 2022 Review
Summer 2022 was so full of life changes, travel, and newness that if I don’t take the time to reflect on the parts I loved most, I fear the memories will fade into a blur of ocean waves, air travel, and lobster rolls. So here are a few of my favorite things I experienced this summer.
Finding Our Footing
In the last 2 months we’ve visited another country, relocated to a new state, learned we were pregnant, lost that pregnancy. It’s been a time of highs and lows, and on our 2nd anniversary I consider what all it’s taught me about love and marriage.
5 Things I’ve Learn Trying to Conceive
As National Infertility Awareness Week wraps up, I wanted to share the 5 lessons that I’ve learned over this year of trying, and struggling, to conceive.
Turkey Sandwiches
In case you didn’t know, February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month. This is a topic that I, as someone who has struggled with disordered eating for over 15 years, am passionate about. There’s a lot of stigma over what living with disordered eating means, so I decided to tell my story.
Wisdom Below Zero
The first time I read Katherine May’s “Wintering,” I needed to know that all winters come to an end. This time, I realized that I need to learn how to weather the winters.
Beauty and Being Thankful
Over the last year, I turned my natural tendency to see the beauty in life into a daily practice, and it’s illuminated how much has changed in the last year, particularly for the better.
To Love and to Cherish
Over a year after we got married, we finally brought our family and friends together for a weekend I’ll never forget. The experience reminded me of some key truths about love and marriage.
Courage, Dear Heart
Since childhood, I’ve seen myself in the character of C. S. Lewis’ Lucy. More than that, the relationship Lucy has with the lion Aslan helped shape my own relationship with Christ.
A Little Beauty Everyday
Over the last several months, I’ve spruced up the kitchen with bouquets of fresh flowers. When my husband asked me just what I love so much about flowers, I had to stop and think what it is about beauty that captures me so.