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Category: Author: Wendi

The Season of Waiting

On December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: WendiLeave a comment

The Advent season, Latin for “coming,” feels especially relevant this year as “waiting” corresponds with the experience that has consumed most of 2020.

Thankfulness (even in 2020)

On November 23, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi1 Comment

Thankfulness that is punctured by sadness can still have a sense of peace and gratitude woven throughout.

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 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.

Enjoy the Small Moments

On September 21, 2020September 20, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Family, Parenting3 Comments

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

Candid Moments of Inspiration

On August 31, 2020August 30, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Parenting2 Comments

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

Where’s the Do-Over Button?

On August 17, 2020August 16, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Parenting, Self CareLeave a comment

Some days I wish I could hit a “do-over” button and start the day again.

Never Alone

On August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: WendiLeave a comment

There will be more times where I’ll wish to simply “skip tomorrow,” but I can take comfort knowing that through it all, I will not be alone.

My Kryptonite

On July 20, 2020July 19, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Self Care2 Comments

I have a not-so-secret confession to make: decision-making is my kryptonite.

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