Learning to let myself be cared for has been one of the hardest and most healing lessons of this season. Between health setbacks, moving into our forever home, and navigating life’s unexpected turns, I’m discovering that receiving support is its own kind of strength.
Category Archives: love life
Slow Down, Look Around
This week didn’t go as planned, but somewhere between the butter melting and the house settling, I remembered what it means to move gently.
When Your Son Says “I Do” and Your Heart Expands
A weekend of vows, tears, laughter, and the kind of love that expands a mother’s heart. Watching my son say “I do” changed something in me — softly, permanently — and I’m still carrying the glow of it all.
A Letter for Memorial Day
A heartfelt Memorial Day letter honoring the ones who served and never came home — and the families who carry their memory with courage, love, and quiet strength.
Returning to the Life That Loves Me Back
A soft check‑in at the end of a long week — updates on life, writing, Eternal Echoes, family, healing, and the quiet ways I’m returning to the life that loves me back. A warm Friday note from my heart to yours.
Restoring Your Inner Peace
Becoming Her Again — A 7‑Part Series for Women in Midlife This is Part 6 of the 7‑part series. Hello friends. As this Sunday evening settles around us, I’ve been thinking about the way peace can feel both familiar and far away—how it lives inside us yet somehow slips into the background when life becomesContinue reading “Restoring Your Inner Peace”
Reclaiming Your Voice
Becoming Her Again — A 7‑Part Series for Women in Midlife This is Part 4 of the 7‑part series. Hello friends. As this week gently folds itself into Friday, I’ve been noticing the quiet places inside us where our inner voices tend to retreat—the corners where we soften ourselves, hold our breath, or stay quietContinue reading “Reclaiming Your Voice”
The Body You’re Learning to Love Again
Part 3 — The Body You’re Learning to Love Again Becoming Her Again — A 7‑Part Series for Women in Midlife Hello friends. As we move through another week, I’ve been noticing how quickly time seems to slip through our fingers—how the days stretch and collapse all at once. Maybe you’ve felt that too, thatContinue reading “The Body You’re Learning to Love Again”
Spectacular skies
Happy Saturday evening everyone! How are you all doing on this rather wet and chilly evening? All is well here. John and I have enjoyed a wonderful day together. We bummed around the lake a little but spent the majority of our day nestled up under warm covers enjoying our incredible view. We’d sneak outContinue reading “Spectacular skies”
Monday night blessings to you
Happy Monday evening everyone! I hope you had an incredible day and I pray you have a restful night. We’ll catch up tomorrow, I promise. I need to get some shut eye, but I do promise to update everyone tomorrow on life’s happenings. In the meantime, I’d love to hear from you, so shoot meContinue reading “Monday night blessings to you”
Love Life with Dawna 