I was so afraid of what it might look like.

I’ve never been prouder of every detail of my life. I say that not to be prideful or cocky but with thankfulness because I had no idea it could be this way. I feel the tension- the details of my life and my days are not fancy but simple. By nature, design & intention. And yet they still feel divine even though the world wouldn’t recognize them as that. And I’m 100% (ok so maybe that’s not humanly possible- but it feels that way) unapologetic of the conviction & vision I live by as a mom.

I was so afraid of what it might look like. I too often handed my thoughts to the lie that I would lose myself. Friends who might think the same or know the same shadow- it’s not true. Well maybe you lose some things. But what you gain is far better. But losing myself? I’m more of myself than ever before.

Of course each season and role carries an incredible amount of purpose & value but I’m speaking to moms when I say, let’s do this 100% unapologetically. Because our families need it. We need it. Let’s love who we’ve become& do the work to get there. Owning what’s ours, letting go of what isn’t. Acknowledging the moments of overwhelm or human weakness. For the purpose of grace & growth. Always advancing. Without the plaques or promotions. Because we don’t need anyone’s approval or permission to own our own life.