Feeling especially thankful today.

Family relationships can be complicated, and while I love my mom very much, some things from growing up have made it hard for things to be what I wish they could be. I do miss her, and I always will, but healing sometimes means accepting what is and holding space for both love and boundaries.

What I am incredibly grateful for is the way God placed my in-laws in my life. My mother-in-law and father-in-law have loved me, supported me, and welcomed me into their family with open arms from day one. I have never once felt like an outsider only cared for, encouraged, and truly loved.

They are also the most amazing grandparents to my three babies, and watching the love they pour into them fills my heart daily. I am so blessed and thankful for them, and I don’t take that for granted for a second. ❤