Loved this, Aimee! Your husband sounds like a gem. I love the idea of being an illuminator in conversations rather than a diminisher. Definitely something to strive for. I'll be thinking about the last time I felt seen (or, rather 'beheld'—such a great word).
Loves this post, Aimee! I listen to Kate Bowler but haven’t played that one yet. I also bike and kayak and have been dealing with pain (but only for a year...hopefully to be eliminated soon with surgery). I hope your healing continues and you can more fully enjoy ALL you are doing! (Which is a lot.) I’m seeing you without really knowing you and can agree with your husband’s words. You’re a beautiful person.
This is one of my favorites. I love that Matt sees you and loves you for all of it. And I agree that Beth is also an illuminator. Definitely. It's so nice to have people in your life who speak truth to you about who you are. It's good to have a voice that is contradictory to the lies that we tell ourselves.
Your writing is beautiful and tender. You write like a friend along the way. I’m glad to have found you here. And I think people value your writing because, in a way, that kindred way you make them feel is a form of being seen and understood. ❤️
I love this post, Aimee. and sweet Matt!!!
This made me all teary. My husband is an illuminator too. I'm so grateful. And so much of this hit so many tender spots... so I feel seen :)
Loved this, Aimee! Your husband sounds like a gem. I love the idea of being an illuminator in conversations rather than a diminisher. Definitely something to strive for. I'll be thinking about the last time I felt seen (or, rather 'beheld'—such a great word).
Loves this post, Aimee! I listen to Kate Bowler but haven’t played that one yet. I also bike and kayak and have been dealing with pain (but only for a year...hopefully to be eliminated soon with surgery). I hope your healing continues and you can more fully enjoy ALL you are doing! (Which is a lot.) I’m seeing you without really knowing you and can agree with your husband’s words. You’re a beautiful person.
This is one of my favorites. I love that Matt sees you and loves you for all of it. And I agree that Beth is also an illuminator. Definitely. It's so nice to have people in your life who speak truth to you about who you are. It's good to have a voice that is contradictory to the lies that we tell ourselves.
Your writing is beautiful and tender. You write like a friend along the way. I’m glad to have found you here. And I think people value your writing because, in a way, that kindred way you make them feel is a form of being seen and understood. ❤️
beautiful, beautiful. I could have written your few lines about not being seen myself. This will prompt me to reflect on when I have been. thank you.