If you look through my journals over the past year or two, the adjective used the most is likely “weary”. It’s my go-to word when I do a check-in with my body and my feelings, my automatic response when I put pen to paper to describe where I’m at. Merriam-Webster.com (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weary) defines weary as “exhausted … Continue reading weary
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My kids ask me every night at dinner, “How was work?” And I usually respond with, “Work. Work was work.” Work is work. There are highs and lows; there are benefits and struggles. There are moments when I’m stressed and exhausted, and others when I’m thankful to be pursuing my passion for administration. I have … Continue reading work work work work work work
Help Wanted
Last weekend, I started reading The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk. I’m about 75% done, which is saying a lot. I’m not in my reading era, and this is not an easy read. I suppose if you haven’t experienced much trauma (or you’ve healed from it), or if you’re more familiar … Continue reading Help Wanted
Regarding Sacrifice
I got to catch up with a dear friend last week. She provided a safe space for me to pour out my heart, and then she boldly spoke truth and courage, wisdom and grace. I laughed, I cried, and I was inspired to keep going. A couple themes emerged from that conversation, and I’ve continued … Continue reading Regarding Sacrifice
Not the problem
I can’t remember the last time I cried so much in a week. And it’s only Wednesday. (Also, where did February go?) I thought about skipping today’s post, but felt like I needed to check in and say hi. Cue the music: “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me” (thank you, Taylor Swift). But … Continue reading Not the problem
Lean In
As you may know from previous blogs, our family has made a habit of selecting a word for each year. As December draws to an end, we try to spend time reflecting on the previous year and the “one word” we’d chosen. Then looking ahead, we pray and discern what our word for the coming … Continue reading Lean In
Hanging on by a Thread
There are so many things happening in the world right now, and there are so many things happening individually in the lives of every single one of us. Everyone is going through something. Instead of wasting our breath comparing and fixing, what if we spent our time comforting and encouraging? That has always been at … Continue reading Hanging on by a Thread
My Race to Run 