I was raised to handle emotions very differently. My dad is a firm believer that a good sweat can remedy any funk or fever, while my mother preaches the restorative power of crying it out. Whether or not these theories are backed by science is completely irrelevant; the history of my lineage whole-heartedly believes that…
I just love your writing. I read your post on grit & virtue and loved it then immediately started following you. i love the way you write and articulate your feelings. i feel like you’re my best girl friend talking right to my soul. You take these big concepts and spit it out in a way that makes it funny and real. Which can be missing in the CHristian dialogue sometimes. This is the second time I’m reading this post, I’m at work, feeling unmotivated and I thought- I’m going to check out my girl Sarah Scott Pape for some inspo and even the second time my whole mind has shifted. You have a gift, I am so glad I get to be on the receiving end of it!
Fran, Thank you so much for taking the time to encourage me in this way! As a writer yourself, I’m sure you know how much it means to have someone take the time to bless you with kind words! I’m inspired to go pay it forward now! I love that you feel like we are best girlfriends:) I also Loved your first post on your blog, and happy birthday to you! The 30’s aren’t so bad after all. Thanks for stopping by!