I spent a lot of time inside–just observing, noticing, and being with my baby. Some days were beautiful,. Some days were tough.

Over the last few months I’ve been sitting with the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, as a guidepost in this season of life.

This piece was written in March 2023, three days after the Nashville Covenant School shooting. Sadly, of course, there continues to be shootings, violence, despair,