Full, Yet Humble: Holding the Weight and Wonder of This Season
Feb 05, 2026
2026 has barely begun, and already my heart feels full in ways I once couldn’t imagine.
Not long ago, we celebrated my oldest daughter’s wedding-a moment layered with joy, release, and the recognition that life was shifting. And now, almost before the dust has settled, my oldest son is engaged. Two milestones. Two reminders that time does not slow, even when we wish it would.
This season feels full-overflowing, even. And yet, the two words I keep returning to are humble and grateful.
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Because this wasn’t always the story.
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There were years when my children were younger, and my world felt much smaller, not because my love was small, but because anxiety was so large. Severe anxiety had a way of shrinking my vision, my confidence, and my hope. There were days when simply getting up and making my bed felt like the only victory. There were seasons where challenges felt never-ending, and imagining a future marked by peace or fullness felt almost impossible.
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