Eight White Envelopes and One Ex-Husband’s Wedding Photo: Choosing What We See

Between mailing resumes to Virginia's top schools and finding my ex-husband's wedding photos at 2 AM, I learned that perception is everything. Do you see failure or faith? Because I'm choosing to see God in the white envelopes.

The Ring Bearer Pillow I Can’t Throw Away

My aunt embroidered butterflies and my wedding date into a pillow for my failed marriage. Years later, at another wedding, I understood why I still keep it—scars and all.