The 14-Day Spark: Why I Start Strong and Stop Short

A few weeks ago, I decided to pick up a new hobby: painting miniatures. My husband was thrilled—this is a hobby he’s loved for years, and the thought of us sitting together, creating side by side, felt like such a sweet way to connect. Naturally, I went all-in. I ordered a dozen new miniatures, stocked … More The 14-Day Spark: Why I Start Strong and Stop Short

The Quiet Room: Holding Joy, Grief, and Faith in the Same Space

Last week was my birthday. Leading up to it, I didn’t really want to celebrate. I wasn’t sure if I would be emotionally stable enough to “keep the tears hidden” on that specific day. It’s my first birthday without my dad, who passed away last year. And with December approaching—bringing his birthday with it—the emotions … More The Quiet Room: Holding Joy, Grief, and Faith in the Same Space