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Wrong Side of Sometimes

On November 7, 2022November 2, 2022 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Self Care2 Comments

On my “smash the glass days,” the reminder to create “space” seemed to have an opposite effect: instead of the stress escaping, the space seemed to make room for my anxiety with a reminder that “the world is a terrible place.” 

The Bittersweet Parenting Journey

On May 9, 2022May 8, 2022 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Family, Parenting1 Comment

Parenting can be so brutal, like a child asserting their independence, harshly declaring “I don’t want to snuggle and read with you.” Or so beautiful, like a child expressing their appreciation through a simple “I love you.” It’s a bittersweet journey.

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.

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.

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.

The Season of Waiting

On December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi3 Comments

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.

Cheers to All Sides of Parenting

On May 11, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, Family, Parenting2 Comments

As we celebrated moms yesterday, and anticipate celebrating dads next month, I reflected on my own journey of parenting and how my expectations and anticipations have been thrown off course. There is a lot to love about being a parent, and a lot of awesomeness that comes from kids. However, there are sides to parenting …

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Social Distancing: I’m FINE

On May 4, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Parenting, Self Care2 Comments

How are you doing with all of this social distancing?  I imagine if I were to ask a random selection of people, the most frequent answer would be, “I’m fine.”  Honest answer from me? I saw a meme (created from a comic by KC Green) of a dog sipping a cup of coffee while everything …

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“Both.”

On April 13, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi12 Comments

My son has a funny habit of replying with vague and unconventional answers when responding to various questions. For example, when asked to choose between two options, with hardly a second’s pause to deliberate, he’ll immediately answer, “Both.” Or, when asked about a particular experience, he’ll respond, “It was a little bit good and a …

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