A friend and I were chatting the other day at the park while our boys happily kicked a soccer ball around the field. Lockdown restrictions had just eased and I couldn’t stop smiling, so glad to see our kids finally be able to play together, so happy to be in the company of friends. I tell her how my … [Read more...] about Be Still
psalm 46:10
True Wellness: Natalie, Teacher
About two years ago I was at a place in my life where I felt incredibly unwell. I had just lost someone I considered to be my very best friend to a terrible illness and was mourning her deeply. On the day of my friend’s funeral, my grandmother (who I was very close to) passed away. I didn’t even … [Read more...] about True Wellness: Natalie, Teacher
True Wellness: Brittany, Mother
When I think about wellness, I am astounded to think that I might have anything to say on the subject. When my husband Jon passed away suddenly, I never thought I would ever be “well” again. I was staring down a black hole... lonely, depressed, and terrified, with no idea how I would survive it. Or … [Read more...] about True Wellness: Brittany, Mother
Mindfulness
As I sat rocking my baby to sleep, I fell into my usual practice of thinking, praying… and getting distracted from my prayers with the next days' schedule. As I sat there I started thinking of how, as a busy wife, mom and woman, I can easily forget to stop and spend time reading my bible and being … [Read more...] about Mindfulness
