gentle reminders

sometimes traveling ‘home’ brings a lot of emotions with it. times of my past: really hard losses, an era of low self-confidence and constant body shaming, celebrations with loved ones, lessons learned, summer boat rides, childhood wonders and vibrant heartland sunsets. being here is always a gentle reminder of the really wonderful and the really bad seasons. i do know that i can breathe deeper than ever before. i feel freer through all the growth- thankful for every person who has loved me and guided me and prayed for me. for a community, a village, both here in the lakes and cornfields of the midwest and on the beaches and in the mountains of carolina. both beautiful in different ways; a childhood one and a motherhood one. how could i ever express my gratitude for these gifts? the Lord has blessed me with so many travels and people and experiences. he has taught me the meaning of life; how the soul that stirs within each of us draws us closer to God. year after year, it feels refreshing to check-in and get more air and energy into my body. this year, i am feeling calmer and more connected and able to embrace the winding roads with hopefully an abundance of kindness- always. i am striving to see good and do better; to be more vulnerable and to rest in the present rather than achieve perfection. it just feels really good to be and feel at ‘home’ during this particular season. and i wish this for you, too. for you- today and for every day to come.
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thank you for being a part of this community
and happy thanksgiving to you and your family