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Rachel Nevergall's avatar

Oh my goodness Joy. This broke me all the way open, too. Love the words, love the structure, love the grace you poured right back.

Joy Nicholas's avatar

Thank you so much! I’m glad it resonated so deeply with you. It scared me a little to share it because it felt so raw, but I also believe in honesty about our brokenness. That’s where true connection happens. Thank you for sharing this encouragement!

Elaine's avatar

You are a wonderful mom and no matter how hard we try, mistakes do happen. Beautifully written ❤️

Walt's avatar

Just another day in Paradise!

Amber's avatar

Mistakes, failures: Humbling reminders of God’s grace for me and my need for Him. Thank you for sharing this beautiful picture.

Joy Nicholas's avatar

Thanks for reading it! I'm so glad it connected with you!

Martha's avatar

You are so amazing. This is so beautifully written

Joy Nicholas's avatar

Aw, thanks so much for this encouragement. I definitely don't feel amazing. Thanks for reading it too!

Miranda Peebles's avatar

Amazing! I absolutely love how you end it. I can definitely relate. Thank you for sharing!

Joy Nicholas's avatar

Thanks so much! I am SO glad it connected with you. That's the best part of writing!

Ruth Gyllenhammer's avatar

I felt this so hard! You really hit the nail on the head with this one, in the absolute best way 💗

Joy Nicholas's avatar

Thanks so much! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who goes through this!

Ashlee Gadd's avatar

Oh Joy! I love this. My kids get out of school 90 minutes early every Thursday and I have forgotten to pick them up 3-4 times. The office calls and I have to do the pick up of shame and I am so familiar with these spiraling thoughts. Every time, my kids act like it’s no big deal. I am tripping over apologies and they’re like, “it’s okay mom! They gave us a lollipop!” 😂

Joy Nicholas's avatar

They forgive so easily, don't they?! So much to learn from that! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the encouraging note!