It’s finally consistently warm here, and the worst of the pollen is over. If you didn’t know, NC pollen in April is brutal — the pine trees puke a foggy yellow dust on everything, and it is virtually inescapable. My whole family is allergic to that much pollen, and so it’s just a really tough time for us. But, thank God, we are over it, yes and amen, and just in time to enjoy Spring before the heat of Summer bakes us to a crisp.

The other day my sweet neighbor friend invited my kids and me to her house for a Butterfly Release. She had studied Painted Lady caterpillars with her preschool class, and they had formed their chrysalises and were ready to emerge as beautiful new butterflies any day. This has now become a treasured tradition, as she’s invited us to join her in this endeavor the last few Aprils, and we love her for it.

I’m sharing this because I’m coming out of a tough 18 month season of friendship, and while I know my worth is not found in my friends, I can’t deny it’s wounded my pride some! I hope you’ll find encouragement, too!

This weekend I had the absolute privilege to attend the Summit Women’s Conference listening to some amazing ladies, including @jenwilkin who brought down the house with the truth of Genesis 1 in 2 Corinthians 5:17 — understanding God’s Creation in Genesis so we can fully grasp what it is to be A NEW creation in Christ.