You may feel defeated right now, but, can I share a secret? I think you won. A lifetime is molded from the good and the bad: illnesses that leave us weak, relationships that unravel, opportunities that are missed, and words that are spoken too late. But these aren’t losses. They are just moments to learn from and to grow. They are moments that feed our souls and push us to grow toward the light. That light is love, and it’s beautiful.
Archives for February 2017
Twenty to Forty
Dear 20-Year-Old Daughter, Here we are. It’s the eve of your 20th birthday. We’re spending it in our typical low-key fashion. You’re on your laptop working on homework. There’s a cookie cake resting on the counter that has already been halfway eaten (devoured). We’re passing the time watching funny commercials that are rudely interrupted by a football game that we… Read More