10/14/2026
I just spent five days in California with family this past week, celebrating my cousin's 60th birthday and spending time with some of my oldest relatives.
My aunt and uncle flew me down so I could be there, which was a gift in itself. I got precious time with my aunt, whose memory is fading, and visited another uncle in the hospital as he faces some diabetes-related complications. He was so surprised to see me and SO happy to have visitors. I loved seeing him smile, huge. ❤️
I've been contemplating faith a lot lately. I'm not particularly religious, and “just have faith” has always been a little too abstract for the part of me that wants to understand what that actually means. 😂 How do I feel faith when life feels uncertain? And how do I practice it when fear and worry are very real?
Still figuring that out. BUT this week, I got to love people, receive love, make someone smile, celebrate another year of life, and be grateful for another day of my own. And, I was present for it all.
For now, I think that's part of the answer. 💜