We’re almost through the first week of January, so I’m sure your social media feeds are rife with organization tips, resolutions, Words of the Year, and planning ideas. While all those things are valuable and useful, I don’t want to add to the noise and cause overwhelm. Instead, I thought I’d share what I’m looking forward to for this first month of the year! Perhaps you’ll even find some inspiration in the mix.
Maybe it’s because I’m nearing thirty, or maybe it’s because COVID has prevented unimpeded access to my parents. In any case, I’ve spent a lot of time ruminating on my mom and dad lately – their hard work in raising their six kids, their gifts and sacrifices, their dreams and character. When you recognize your parents as real, individual people with personal narrative and God-given purpose (as opposed to just The Parents in your life movie’s cast), you hit a major adulthood milestone. With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, I’ve been thinking a lot in particular about my dad.
Father’s Day is less than a week out, and let’s be real: dads are notoriously hard to shop for. There’s no one-size-fits-all gift, and your dad is extra special. I quizzed the most important men in my life and asked what gifts they’d be thrilled to receive. They represent a range of tastes and price points, so you should be able to find something that fits the bill!
This week is all about anniversaries in the Congdon house.
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