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Blogiversary Week 5: Finding Compromise Together

On November 2, 2020November 1, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: WendiLeave a comment

Regardless of the election outcome, the next few days, weeks, and years, will hold many opportunities for people to continue to work hard to find compromise together, even in politics.

Blogiversary Week 4: Be the Person You Want to Be

On October 26, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, JobsLeave a comment

I think this is the perfect reminder for everyone that no matter how many things are out of our control during this year of unknowns, there is always one thing that we have control over: the type of person we want to be.

Blogiversary Week 3: Making a Difference Through Love

On October 19, 2020October 18, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: WendiLeave a comment

During these troubled times, I am grateful for the voices that proclaim: There is a better way. Do not lose heart. Never underestimate the transforming power of love.

Blogiversary Week 2: Time to Be

On October 12, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Parenting, Self CareLeave a comment

I find hope in Wendi’s authenticity as she writes about her journey towards being, and comfort in her reminder to prioritize this time. I hope you also find encouragement through her words. Here's to all of us as we find time to be.

Blogiversary Week 1: Living My Daydreams

On October 5, 2020October 5, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Self CareLeave a comment

Cheers to embracing where we are right now in life while also continuing to grow into our future.

Stuck in the Muck

On September 28, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Parenting, Self Care4 Comments

That tiny yellow “flower” was my whisper of hope, my lifeline to start moving out of the muck. It turns out that a whisper can be powerful.

Enjoy the Small Moments

On September 21, 2020September 20, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Family, Parenting7 Comments

I can’t enjoy every single minute of the day. I can, however, enjoy moments, even small ones, throughout the day.

The First Thing To Go

On September 14, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Self Care1 Comment

Why is it that the things I know bring me back to a better place are the first things to go when I need them the most. The day that I should lace up my running shoes and let the anxiety roll out on the pavement is the day that I curl up under a blanket and start a different kind of marathon (thanks, Netflix).

Happy Labor Day

On September 7, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn JobsLeave a comment

We want to express deep appreciation and gratitude to those who have sacrificed and put themselves at risk in order to ensure the continuation of support and care for all of us throughout this season of COVID.

Candid Moments of Inspiration

On August 31, 2020August 30, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Parenting4 Comments

Appreciation, joy, kindness, laughter, praise - I hope to continue to learn important lessons from these candid moments of inspiration.

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