One thing I love about my life. It's very inter-generational.
I love my home group, and not only because I love the other girls and guys I've become deep friends with. I love the two couples, both my parents age, who lead our group. Their wisdom, their marriage examples, their experience that they're so willing to share. And I love the four little girls who come to group with their parents each week. Spanning 7-12, they are a true blessing and beauty to me.
At work, I'm usually the youngest girl. But I love learning from the women here. They have seen so much, been through so much, and have wisdom beyond my years.
I have the most awesome two grandparents. Grandpa Blaine and Grandma Ellie. Seriously, they are better than anyone could think to ask for. Praying for me by name along with the rest of their grandkids every single morning. Always ready with a listening ear when pain strikes or I'm celebrating or I'm just processing through something confusing.
Our culture seems so obsessed with youth. I can see how many girls might be afraid to get older, to lose their youth and what are culture says is your most beautiful time. But I don't believe it. I know the beauty of aging and of wisdom and of exploring the new seasons of your life. I'm seeing it all around me. Beautiful women of all ages loving their families and loving the people around them. Seeking strength in their communities and being able to give back in new ways.
I have people to look to. And I think that makes all the difference.
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