Six months into the year! I have learned that while life may not always unfold according to my plans, God's faithfulness, the love of my family, and the lessons found in disappointment have helped me grow stronger, wiser, and more at peace with the journey.

I’ve been thinking a lot about my friendships lately—how they’ve shifted, stretched, and sometimes quietly faded in this season of adulthood. I'm reminded of the kind of intentional, deep-rooted friendships I long to nurture—and the quiet work it takes to build them.