If I had to guess, I’d imagine my story is a lot like yours. I’m seeking the beauty in life. Not the distractions, but the contentment. So I strive to be present. Even when it’s not easy to remain so.. Strive is the key word.

It’s the exact reason I left my career as an Air Force officer to be a stay at home mom and homemaker: to be able to willingly participate daily in such activities, be they meaningful or mundane, as barefoot strolls around our neighborhood, reading books to my children, or attempting to grow a garden full of vibrant and nutritious foods. The beauty lies not just in the produce or the result, but in the very tending of the garden itself, in the process.

In the slow moments of our days or in the momentous occasions which mark the next chapters of our lives… Whether big or small, the moments spent surrounded by, celebrating, or nourishing the ones we love (two-legged or four), in the places we find comfort, are worth remembering.