Forgiveness is one of the hardest things we’re asked to do and one of the most freeing.
It doesn’t mean forgetting.
It doesn’t mean excusing what hurt us.
It means choosing to release the grip that pain has on our hearts.
Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves.
It says: This no longer controls me. I choose peace over bitterness.
Sometimes we have to forgive others.
Sometimes we have to forgive ourselves.
Both are brave. Both take time.
But in the end, forgiveness isn’t weakness.
It’s strength wrapped in grace.
And healing often begins right there in the quiet moment when we decide to choose to forgive them for all that they have done right.
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Krstyn
Hello, I'm Krstyn.
By day, I’m a child of God, wife, mommy, kids uber driver, dinner cooker, and a few things in between.
By night, I’m usually wrapped up on the floor, eating a bowl of pickles with tabasco sauce, watching Disney’s reruns with my kids. Believe it or not, I’m living my best life.
I’m married to Vinnie. He’s a contract officer in the US Military and a life coach. He’s my biggest cheerleader, and my drive to be a better version of myself.
We’ve got two beautiful kiddos! Parenthood changed my entire life. I am not the person I was before I had kids. When they tell you to enjoy your youth because those years are the best years of your life, they were wrong. I learn so much each day through my kids and the life lessons they given me are a true blessing.
We had seven addresses changes so far. Currently we are in the great Pacific Northwest, surrounded by lots of rain and sweet neighbors. Life has been a little slower here, and “I love it.”
I hope you find inspiration here. It probably won’t be in the form of over the moon worthy images or “Pinterest-worthy” posts. But at the very least, I hope you’ll be able to find a real place to connect, be inspired, and share on this crazy, beautiful journey through life, parenthood, and everything in between.
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