One of my favorite metaphors - I love that counseling gives me a place to use all the metaphors/quotes/lessons that have helped me see things more clearly over the years!
Speaking of flowers, seeing these on my lunch walk outside Restore made me happy.
True in several areas of life!
Disney dreams! ❤ Her tiara off to the side really completes the cuteness of this un-staged photo. I just love her, and I'm happy I get to experience Disney World with her and Tate (and potentially Miles and Hope)... as I'm not the one having to parent them, I feel confident that adding kids to the trip will mean more fun/magic and more adorable photos for me. =)
Truth, but my outdoors time is increasing lately. =)
Took this pic on my way in last week... I haven't changed my mind about young adults and/or grieving clients being a better fit for me, but I wanted the reminder that I'm genuinely thankful for this internship experience and my growth in learning to work with kids and their families (thanks to Hannah and Debra and Jill and others)! I have four clients ages 4-15 next week, and I've made a connection and seen real progress with each of them, and I'm excited about the role I get to play in their lives! ❤ The Restore Interns are currently working together to create a handbook for all the parents, and our conversations around that have been really great - yay for learning new things and being around inspiring people!
A couple weeks back, the northern lights were visible here in Oklahoma... sadly, I missed it.
Took this pic on my way home bc my mind immediately went to Jeffrey saying "Penny Wenny" in a higher pitch imitating my voice talking to the berry-best girlfranz! lol
Well, Chettles is not a believer in this optical illusion, but I am! lol (click on the pic and zoom in)
Jaceman and Liam (Emily's son) fishing at the lake on Memorial Day!
Lol I rarely attempt an answer when I don't know, but it would go about like this.
Lol this made me think of the disturbing lizard/man in Spider-Man!
Jace and Stonewall, another of his graduating friends!
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Honestly not positive if this is from a kid in their divorce groups or grief groups, but seeing this card at Calm Waters made me grateful for what they do. Grief is often isolating, especially for kids whose friends have no concept or learned empathy for that, and it's always helpful to feel less alone in your pain. ❤
Old me being "off sweets." lol
Another meme from Chet Lee that I immediately read in his voice! lol
My screensaver for this season! One week from today is my surgery - feeling hopeful and praying for God's protection and peace, and for lasting transformation and better health!
Yesterday's class was a "keep the waves outside the ship" conversation - not letting the chaos swirling around you drag you down.
Okay, the fact that this club tournament and photo happened earlier this month feels crazy to me... it's been a rich and full and memorable month of May!!
Happy Friday, and happy June 1st tomorrow!
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