There was so much to take in all around us. It was a simple hike for our family, yet all around us was an intricate, detailed beauty that could only come from a divine Creator. It was truly therapeutic to soak in the details.
In my closest relationships, we laugh a lot. There is space and freedom to share struggles and hurts, but there’s also space to let go and laugh. It’s almost like we are children once again. We have those impromptu moments of humor. And sometimes those moments bring relief or healing from a hard day, week, or year.
Our laughing creates bonding and connection- it’s a beautiful trait that makes humans so special and helps us to build relationships.
There is a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong. Laura Stavoe Harm Your body is not a lemon. Ina May Gaskin Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 She’s On Her Way “You’re going to have a baby today,” my doula said smiling. […]