Full disclosure so that FB isn’t just a highlight reel:
Our 23rd anniversary is sweet because neither of us has wanted to quit at the exact same time. Plenty of hard stuff and hanging on by the fingernails is the reality. If you have a marriage that didn’t or won’t make it please know that there is not failure in that.
My 18 year old ADHD teenager rolled his eyes when I bought him a 20lb weighted blanket to help with anxiety, but I watched him love everything about it when I put it on him. It’s the real deal.
I am heavily burdened for those whom I love who are experiencing loss or pain or illness or struggle, but the burden is one of privilege in being able to share life with others. If you have a burden please share it with me or someone else.
I know a lot of great men, including my dad and husband, but the support of women who love me empowers in a completely different way, like in rock climbing when you clip in to each other. If you are a woman who needs support, find a woman to support and clip in. I’m here for you and have lots to of carabiner space because I’m clipped in to the all powerful, wonderful Counselor and mighty God.
When receiving a note home from your kid’s teacher the best response is “Thank you for letting me know. I fully support whatever discipline or consequences you deem necessary. Please be assured that there will be consequences at home.”
People checking you out at the grocery store/ Starbucks/DMV will ALWAYS try to make eye contact. The next time you blow them off think of what a missed opportunity that was.
That is all.
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