Counseling is good, 2020 is hard. Go gently

Red Rocks of Sedona, Cathedral Hike

Last week, Luke and I traveled to Phoenix for some personal as well as marriage counseling. Because this year has been hard...and that hardness only piles on top of all the previous years of acquired resentments, bad patterns etc.

Taking time away, getting professional help from someone you trust, and making time to move purposefully towards health is so important.

We went, we cried, we hiked, we bought two stuffed octopi that we packed up a mountain. We ate good food and took a day trip to Sedona (the best!).

And we return more at peace and in love with each other...and (more) ready for what 2020 might bring.

Also, check out the rainbow in these photos. It was a full, arching rainbow with rain (in the desiccation of Phoenix!) on our last morning and we received it as a sign of both promise and blessing.