What if you could help a friend or family member that was going through something hard or new in their life? Do you know anyone that just lost a loved one, or is struggling with infertility? Do you have a friend who is hustling to try and pursue a dream or just welcomed a new baby into their lives? Well, sometimes it is hard to always know what to say when they may need you the most. You want to help and say the right things but may not know exactly what that is.
On August 15, 2013 my life changed forever. My perspective changed forever and the way I saw the world changed forever. My dad passed away on a random Thursday morning. My world shattered to pieces with one phone call from my brother that Thursday morning.
On June 29, 2018 I experienced another loss. I had a miscarriage. The days leading up to that day were some of the most physically challenging I have ever had. And my perspective shifted and my heart grew softer.
I have had loss in different forms throughout my life. But the main thing that has helped me through it all has been words. For me I turned to the words in The Bible. I needed encouraging words on a daily basis. I remember when people said great things and I remember when people said all the wrong things. It matters…the words do.
Even though years have gone by after my losses it doesn’t change the fact that I am a different person today than I was before August 15th. I’d like to think that each day I become a better version of myself. My heart keeps changing, my thoughts, my perspective, my goals, my purpose, my life plans; they all change with each wave that we go through.
My heart has been telling me to do something with these losses, use them for good and provide help to others who are riding out waves in their life. I wanted to help others find the words to say to loved one that need the encouragement. Especially now in this world that has changed from this virus, we need hope and encouragement in our lives.
That is why I created Washed by Waves.
The waves in life will shape us, transform us, smooth us and create something new, if we let them. If we ride the waves or let them wash over us we can come out a new person. Someone who has been changed forever.
Life will continue to bring us waves like loss, infertility, and failure, but it also can bring big moments like becoming a new mom, chasing a dream, or getting married. Life’s big moments can be hard, but they can be amazing too.
My hope is that Washed by Waves can help provide a little piece of hope, joy and peace with words, art and products that encourage and help ride out life's waves!
