Two months before my wedding, I should be giggling over swatches and favors. Instead, I'm stuck in fear—afraid of saying goodbye to my life in Hampton and starting over in Germany. Here's my honest struggle with pre-wedding anxiety.
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What My Three-Year-Old Niece Taught Me About Moving to Germany
Sometimes wisdom comes from the most unexpected teachers. As I prepared to leave everything familiar behind, my toddler niece reminded me what it really means to learn and grow.
Eighty-One Days Until Everything Changes Forever
In less than three months, I'll be married and living in Germany, leaving behind everything familiar except the man I love. Here's what it feels like to count down to a complete life transformation.
Who Will I Be in Germany? A Teacher’s Identity Crisis Before Marriage
Just three months before my students graduate, I'm fighting my own senioritis. Getting married and moving to Germany means leaving behind the only adult identity I've ever known.
When God Changes Your Plans: How I Learned to Say Yes to Germany
We had our whole life mapped out in Arlington when God dropped Germany on our doorstep. Here's what I learned about trusting a path you never asked to walk.
Why I Skipped New Year’s Resolutions and Chose God’s New Thing Instead
Instead of making resolutions I'd already broken, I remembered my life verse from eighteen years ago. Here's what it means to trust God is doing something new when your future is uncharted territory.
Why My Timeline for Life Keeps Looking Like a Playdough Giraffe
I planned to marry at 22 and have kids by 28, just like my mom. Here's what Einstein's theory of relativity taught me about trying to control time—and why my evening glory bloomed in October.
The Goo Goo Dolls and the Decision That Changed Everything
At a concert singing 'Iris,' I knew I loved him. The next day, he left town with no promises. Sometimes love means saying yes to uncertainty.
Embracing Fall After Divorce: How I Learned to Stop Hiding My Scars
Divorce felt like wearing a scarlet letter until I met someone who showed me scars don't define us. Sometimes the most healing conversations happen with strangers who become mirrors.
Why I Refuse to Settle: Garden Lessons About Love and Standards
My shade garden taught me about compromise, but when it comes to choosing a husband, I won't settle for pretty ground cover. Here's why being 'picky' in love is actually wise—and why I'm waiting for the flowers.
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