Reflections on My Wedding and NEW START
I'm pleased to announce that I was married to my friend Jean on May 5th! The day was wet and cool but nothing could dampen our spirits on our special day.
As I begin this new chapter with Jean, I’m grateful for what I’ve learned and for the help I received along the way as I grieved, healed, and learned to live again after my loss.
Wherever you are in your life, I am committed to supporting you whether you’re down in the darkness of your grief or learning to live again after a loss.
The pictures tell the story but the deeper story is expressed in the words I shared at our reception as reflections on how we want to live.
These words I wrote for us as ongoing reminders of what it means to have the opportunity to have a NEW START.
My hope is that these words will inspire you to write your own reflections on how you want to live. You may not feel like you’re ready for a new start right now, but hold out hope that a new beginning is possible at the right time.
Our N.E.W. S.T.A.R.T. - Reflections on How We Want to Live
N – never forget those who have helped us get to where we are today.
E – enjoy each day as a gift because we don’t know which day will be our last. [Momento Mori – meditate on your mortality]
W – watch for the people who need a word of encouragement, a listening ear, or a gift to let them know they are loved exactly as they are.
S – sing when it’s raining and when the sun is shining.
T – thank God every day for who He is and for the many ways He keeps showing up day after day.
A – ask people for help when we need it.
R – reflect and rest often so we don’t get so busy doing we forget to be present.
T – take time to play and live. Ride bikes. Go to live theatre. Fly kites. Smell the flowers. Watch the birds. Laugh. Learn. Listen. Live. Love. Lean into what life brings.
Reflection Questions
Which of these NEW START reflections resonate with you?
What would you add to the list for how you want to live?
