04/27/2026
There will never be a season quite like this one again - so grateful it’s a chapter of our lives.
The three years were packed with lessons, memories, struggles, hopes, dreams fulfilled and so much presence.
I had the privilege of moving slowly which was both terrifying and deeply freeing. I often reflected that I had low patience but after this season, I can say I have much more.
I feel more “here” than I’ve ever been - and it’s so good to be here. To take deep breaths, to allow myself to take up space, to express, and contribute my thoughts, feelings & presence to the world. I connected with little me again - whimsy, strong, contemplative, free. It’s been so sacred to recover creativity and autonomy.
I leaned into trust a lot. Uncertainty is super hard, but it’s where you find out who your trust is in and why. In the quiet, in the lack of forward movement (externally), God was near. Comforting, soothing, pruning, asking, prompting, and continually inviting us to rest with him in every way.
Bryan and I grew a lot in healthy connection. I laugh (and cringe a little) looking back at where we were when we arrived. Having the time and space to do deep relational work together was incredible. We’ll always be growing, but proud of the ground we took in these years especially. It felt like we got recalibrated.
I was driving around a couple weeks ago and decided to explore some back roads. I found out where places connected and it was a fun ah-ha moment. That’s kind of what this season has been - back road moments to revelation and deepened understanding. Trusting and getting curious about the turns and being present in the suspension and unknowns.
The next roads lead us back to NY, excited to be close to family again & lots of lush green beauty. ♥️