Photo by Jessie Modlin Photography The last month involved a series of events, preparations, celebrations, ballgames, gatherings, and travel. All good, but also a little exhausting. It took me a while to realize the exhaustion was emotional as well as physical. Amid times of fun, joy, and celebration, an element of sadness lurked at the […]
Maintaining a Positive Outlook When Holidays are Hard
This year, I don’t have much Christmas “spirit.” When you are missing a loved one, all the festivities feel a little flat, as if I am a spectator rather than a participant. Although I expected this to be the case this year, it’s harder than I thought it would be. Following are thoughts on keeping […]