Finding joy, flavor, and meaning in the everyday mess
A year ago, we packed our lives into boxes and headed to Alabama. Like many families, we had hopes. Dreams. Plans. We believed we were stepping into a new chapter and trusted that everything would fall into place once we got there. And in many ways, it did. We met kind and fun people. We learned new things. We experienced…
There are seasons when everything just feels… off. Not completely falling apart. Not a full-blown crisis. Just enough chaos to leave you feeling behind, overwhelmed, and slightly annoyed with yourself all day long. That was me. I wasn’t failing at life…I just wasn’t showing up the way I knew I could. My routine was inconsistent. My goals felt far away.…
Fall is right around the corner, and I can’t help but feel excited. The decorations. The football games. The family gatherings. The comfort of cooler weather after a long Southern summer. This time of year always encourages me to slow down and reflect on how far my family and I have come. When I look back, I can’t help but…