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What Marriage Has Taught Me About Rest
This month marks four years of marriage for my husband and I, and as our anniversary approaches, I’ve been reflecting on how much life can change in such a short amount of time. Four years doesn’t feel long in the grand scheme of things, but it holds marriage, two children, a move, and a season where my career paused so that another calling could take shape. The biggest lesson these four years have taught me though, isn’t about romance or even communication. It’s about rest.
From Federal Office to Full-Time Mom: Finding Purpose in the Pause
For years, my identity was deeply tied to my career. I loved the structure, the sense of accomplishment, the independence that came from earning my own income, and even the small things. Like picking up coffee on the way to the office or wearing something other than leggings. But when motherhood arrived, my heart began to shift. For the first year after my daughter was born, I continued working full-time while my mother came to our home to care for her. Thirteen months after
Dec 1, 20255 min read
A Typical Day With My Two Toddlers: Finding Grace in the Chaos
Every morning, my day starts before the sun is even up. Not because I’m an early riser, but because this is the only time I really get a moment to myself. With two toddlers, the day doesn’t ease in. It starts loud, and with big feelings that I don’t always understand. Without any family nearby, everything these days falls on me and my husband. Some days we operate like a well-oiled machine. Other days require extra time in prayer. Once the toddlers wake up, we have breakfast.
Nov 1, 20253 min read
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