Being single can be very challenging. There is the loneliness, uncertainty of the future, feeling like a third wheel, frustration of dating, and wondering if God really has a plan. On top of that, there are many myths and misunderstandings that come with singleness. Our friends and family try to be encouraging, but they can…
Just typing the title of this post feels overwhelming. To be honest, the days when I feel grateful for my singleness don’t come often. Because of that, I wonder if I’m even qualified to write about this topic. I write from somewhere along the journey rather than at a destination. Maybe that’s the point, though….
I wish I could pick you up and take you out for coffee (well, I’d have chai) so we could talk face-to-face. I don’t know what singleness looks like for you. Has it been a long season or a short one? Are you widowed or divorced or never married? Regardless of your story, I’m guessing…
My heart sank as I heard the teacher call my name. “Megan, you’re being checked out for a doctor’s appointment.” I couldn’t believe my poor luck. It was recess time, and today was the day the stars were finally going to align. I had been cast to play April and my crush would be playing…
My birthday is in June. According to the doctor, I was supposed to be born at the beginning of the month, but I didn’t arrive until the end. To me, this means all of June is for celebrating. My family likes to remind me how long it took for me to arrive. Extended family planned…
Christmas has always been the favorite holiday in my family. Christmas morning at our house, post-Christmas gatherings with the extended family—we like to drag it out for as long as possible. But Thanksgiving is a pretty close second. I remember getting up early on Thanksgiving mornings to gather with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. We…