Let’s talk resilience, rebirth, and rising in the face of chaos.

These beautiful roses reminded me that everything will be okay.

You see, life’s been life-ing.

My little family experienced a tornado at the end of March, and just a week or so later, we learned we’d be dealing with unforgiving student loan payments.

We’re not alone in either situation.

Many in our neighborhood had house damage, thanks to the high winds and unsecured trampolines. And recent government actions are putting more people in a student debt crisis.

For me, both brought on mental exhaustion and a heavy sense of dread.

From the minute I woke up, my mind was swirling with thoughts about what I could do for extra money. And even though I managed to get my kids ready for school and dropped them off safely, I still felt the weight of it all.

So that morning, I started listening to Defying Gravity. Just for a pick-me-up, but then it started feeding my soul.

And as I walked to my office, I passed these roses on our kitchen island, blooming beautifully despite everything.

Before the tornado, these roses thrived in the sunlight that shone through our sliding doors and filled our home with warmth. But now, with shattered glass and a boarded-up door, that light is gone—yet the roses still bloomed.

They were thriving anyway!

They showed up and showed out.

It hit me in that moment, and I just felt quietly encouraged.

All things will work out.

I’m expecting good and hopeful news.

I’m hopeful for a miracle and many blessings.

Good things are happening — to me, to my family, to the four of us.

For You

I know I’m not the only one navigating hard and uncertain things right now.

Remember, even when things break, something beautiful can still rise.

Roses still bloom.

And I know you are too.