The world is quiet. At a standstill and in our own homes processing many different emotions which change minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day. I myself have been a bit all over. I lost a few of my rhythms, routines, and ways of being. To be honest, I THRIVE with structure so this has been a very difficult yet humbling experience for me. I’m learning more about having grace, being humble, creating and breaking habits– all within myself which is super hard yet super worth it! As I read my bible, read and listen to audio books, journal, work, cook, be with my kids and with my hubs, I can’t help but think about the other women who are going through similar and different experiences. So I decided I want to write a letter to HER in honor of who she is in the here and now.

Dear Sister,

Thank you for all that you do, think about, and reflect upon. I see you and channel your energy as I plow through my days knowing I’m not doing this life alone. I’m sending light and love to you as you work through doing all things…

For yourself. You deserve the few minutes of quiet time. You deserve the extra seconds in the shower just to stand alone without anyone or anything but your thoughts. You deserve the clay mask after all is said and done for the night and it’s time to unwind. You carry a lot of emotions and they’re all okay. You are okay and you are loved.

For your hubs. You are both under pressure during these times. You are probably dealing with a new norm having him home all day OR maybe he’s still going to work as an essential worker and you’re at home processing emotions alone. You’re doing the best you can and that’s okay. You are okay and you are loved.

For your kids. They’re no longer at school or with friends. They’re home with you, eating everything you cook or bake, and putting in more time in chores around the house. You’re cooking more than ever for the household and also have more face time with the kids for good ol’ conversations. Sometimes they indulge in chatting and sometimes they just don’t. And that’s okay. You' are okay and you are loved.

For your family. This is an interesting time where we can’t just drive down the road or highway or fly out to see our parents, grandparents, siblings, other family. Some family are home, some are on the front lines as essential workers. You are offering support- financial, emotional and spiritual support. Some days you have it to give, some days you need to receive and that’s okay. You are okay and you are loved.

For your friends. You miss your wine nights or coffee dates and now you’re trying to have them virtually. You just need a hug from your best girlfriends or they need a hug from you. You have a partner in crime to help support you throughout the day no matter how high or low you are feeling. And that’s okay. You are okay and you are loved.

For your pets. You can’t go to the dog parks these days, so you go on more and more walks. Some days the streets are so bare and quiet it makes you realize where we are as a nation. You’re doing the best you can at getting outside with your pets and you also are drained from the day and that’s okay. You are okay and you are loved.

I want you to know dear sister that you are loved. You matter. You are seen. You are courageous and fierceless. You are doing the best you can and that’s okay if some days are more than others.

I write this letter to myself, to you, to every single WOMAN out there right now.

I love you, girl!