Our marriage has been our own from the beginning. We have defined it for ourselves, and I am grateful that through God's grace, our marriage remains.

When I think of cultivating joy and living a life that I enjoy, I know that what I consume can either empower me or derail me on my journey.

As I've come to understand myself and my conditions, I can share some ways I, too, have continuously experienced joy during pain.

We're celebrating our anniversary, and I am sharing 15 truths I've learned from 15 years of marriage.

It wasn't until I was well into my 20s did I begin to find my friend tribe.  It was a struggle for me to relax into these new relationships because of the lack connection in my earlier years of life. 

This week has been a memorable one for me.  I've had some good things happen, but they were all clouded by my bout with Strep Throat.  Guys, Strep is no joke as an adult. My husband shared with me today that some people have lost limbs because of the infection.  I've experienced Strep a few times in my life, but it's been nearly 15 years since I've dealt with the infection. I don't remember feeling horrible for so long. I don't feel 100%, but I am on the mend.

This desire for community was apparent within my family, my friendships, and even those I had the opportunity to work with, but it seemed like I was came up short.  I questioned myself often about whether I was giving off some strange vibe or if I wasn't fully open enough.