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  • Lessons In Living,  Moments That Matter

    June: Dragonflies and Open Doors — Reflections on Life Transitions

    I’ve been thinking about how much can change in a single year. In many ways, this story began in June. Last June, my mom passed away. In the days that followed, I had an unexpected encounter with a dragonfly—one that stopped me in my tracks and eventually inspired the name Dragonflies & Honey. If you’ve been here from the beginning, you may remember that story. Looking back now, I realize it marked the beginning of a season I couldn’t yet see. Around that same time, a dear friend lost her mother too. Standing At New Doorways This June looks very different. A niece and nephew are both graduating from sixth…

  • Lessons In Living,  Moments That Matter

    What Grew From A Promise| Dragonflies & Honey

    The wonderful thing about a new day is that it brings new light. What felt heavy yesterday doesn’t always feel as heavy today, and I’m grateful for that. After my mom passed, a dragonfly appeared at a time when I needed one. I can’t explain it, but it stayed with me. I spent my time working quietly behind the scenes on something deeply personal—something I had promised my mother I would do. In our last conversation, she told me to keep my promise. To focus on me. Then she thanked me for taking care of her. I knew what she was saying. So I got to work. Out of that…