It’s been a while—about two years since my last post.
I tend to oscillate in how transparent I am about what’s going on in my life. I think part of that comes from being a PK and spending much of my young adult life in leadership roles. You learn quickly what needs to be protected when you’re living in a bit of a glass house.
I used to write more regularly—mostly as a form of catharsis. But life has been heavy for a while now across a number of fronts and I felt the need to keep things under wraps. Some of that is my own doing. I won’t go into details, but I fully accept responsibility for my choices.
I’ve come to believe that not everything requires an apology. If you didn’t mean to do or say something, then it shouldn’t have happened in the first place. And if you did mean it, then the responsibility isn’t to apologize—it’s to own the consequences that follow.
Lately, we’ve been focused on one thing: peace.
Chasing peace has meant letting go of things—and people—that haven’t served us well. For too long, we tolerated behaviors we shouldn’t have. So we started setting boundaries and choosing a different direction.
It hasn’t been without friction.
But the unnecessary drama? It’s largely gone.
And in its place—there’s peace.
And no, it hasn’t been easy.
But I wouldn’t trade that peace for anything.
Life has also been moving quickly. Our youngest nephew is graduating from high school, and the oldest is finishing college this year. It feels like just yesterday I was driving 3–6 hours to babysit or spend a day with them. Now they’re grown young men.
Watching that transition has been incredible—and bittersweet. They’re not babies anymore. Recently, I found myself going through old videos, and I felt nothing but gratitude. I was aware, even then, that those moments were fleeting. I chose to be present. I chose to show up.
I have no regrets.
I’d make those same choices again.
On another front, I’m wrapping up my third master’s degree and currently applying to a doctoral program. That path has always been part of the plan—it’s just been about timing and finding the right program.
Like many things in my life, it comes down to trusting the Lord’s timing. When He moves, it’s often quick, clear, and decisive. This next step unfolded just like that—within a matter of weeks, everything aligned.
There’s still a lot of work ahead.
I’ve been spending time with mentors and doing a lot of reflection on what comes next. Some people are content staying in the same role for 20+ years. That’s never been me.
The project I’m focused on right now is exactly what I need for this season.
But I can feel it—something is shifting.
And I wouldn’t be surprised if that change comes before the end of the year.
This past year has been about coming out of burnout. It’s been heavy. At times, I felt lost—like I wasn’t quite myself.
Life has been turned upside down in a number of ways over the past few years. But through it all, I’ve been reminded of the importance of faith and the reassurance that there is a greater purpose at work.
I’ve also been reminded that the work matters. What we put in doesn’t return void. And He who began a good work will be faithful to complete it.
If the decisions I made in my early 20s had the final say, I wouldn’t be where I am today. That perspective has deepened my gratitude—for second chances, for growth, and for grace.
None of this happened by chance.
It’s been built through perseverance—through hard work, discipline, and resilience.
There was a time when pursuing a doctoral program felt out of reach.
Now, I can say with confidence: but God.
I don’t believe in coincidence.
Only in grace—and the quiet, steady work of becoming.
This past year has been a season of resurrection.
What lies ahead is elevation—moving forward with clarity and purpose.
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