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The Good with the Bad

On July 5, 2021July 2, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: WendiLeave a comment

Similar to the concept that there is always a presence of “both” good and bad in our daily lives, this ever-present dichotomy of good with the bad will always be a part of our country.

Embracing the Journey

On June 7, 2021June 6, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Self Care1 Comment

Whether it’s overseas travel, exploring local parks, or simply processing an emotion, reflecting on life, or learning something new, there’s a lot of opportunities for exploration.

Looking Ahead to a Season of Hope – Wendi’s Experience (Part 2)

On May 10, 2021May 9, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: WendiLeave a comment

Hope has brought renewed opportunities to reflect on and process the past season; to leave the lonely routines of COVID uncertainty and create new rhythms of joy and hope.

Looking Back on a Season of Uncertainty – Wendi’s Experience (Part 1)

On April 12, 2021April 10, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Parenting2 Comments

As a stay-at-home parent, some of the biggest stresses for me throughout this pandemic have been adjusting to a wide-open schedule, concurrently fulfilling multiple roles, and dealing with a perpetual avalanche of thoughts and emotions.

Plan for Today: Be a Superhero

On March 15, 2021March 14, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: WendiLeave a comment

Maybe we’re all superheroes just by doing our best to make our corner of the world a better place in our daily routines, in our small yet still significant interactions, words, and behaviors.

Washington: Prescient Leader and Flawed Human

On February 15, 2021February 14, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: WendiLeave a comment

As we contemplate the past, and consider our future, let’s not forget to incorporate a little bit of grace for ourselves, our neighbors, and those in leadership positions, we’re all only human after all.

Life Lessons from Children’s Books

On February 1, 2021January 31, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, ParentingLeave a comment

Even as an adult, I have found that many children’s books offer gentle, hope-filled reminders that I need in my own life.

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.

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