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

On April 12, 2021April 10, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Wendi, ParentingLeave a comment

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.

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.

New Dream, Full Heart

On January 4, 2021 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Self CareLeave a comment

This year, my perspective on my process of setting goals and intentions has changed. My expectations of 2021 are reflective of the fact that we are still navigating this global pandemic. But, this acceptance brings a hope of setting realistic expectations, living daily with intention, and dreaming about what I want to carry with me into the future.

The Comfort of Christmas

On December 7, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Family, Self CareLeave a comment

Although Christmas celebrations will look different than years past, the beauty, sounds, and tastes of the holidays remind me of life before the upheaval of 2020. In addition, I have found comfort in the celebration of Jesus’s birth and the reminder that 2020 is just a drop in the bucket of time.

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.

Be Three

On August 10, 2020 By theunexpectedeveraftersIn Author: Jessica, Parenting, Self CareLeave a comment

Fearless. Although I endlessly wish she would exercise more caution, or at least have some instinct towards self-preservation, I am also jealous of her fearlessness, her ability to throw caution to the wind and set forth on any and every adventure she desires.

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.

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