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Lindsay Fauver's avatar

Looking for the light with ya...

Olivia Lake's avatar

I truly connected with what you wrote. As you might see from my addition to the blog hop, I am in a similar place and it has been bringing me such joy to create again this spring.

Thank you for the reminder that writing another post about creating in the margins is worth it! And that it is okay to take up time, space, and resources to fill your own cup…

I love your watercolor paintings, so beautiful!

Kendra Elliott's avatar

Excited to read your piece, Olivia! (I am slowly but surely working through the blog hop today) I'm so glad I'm not along in this pursuit-- and thank you for your encouragement and kind words!!

Kimberly Knowle - Zeller's avatar

To keep looking for the light!! Love these glimpses of faithfulness and following a calling.

Kendra Elliott's avatar

Thank you Kim!

Becky Morquecho's avatar

Leaning into the Sabbath with you! I see you: leaning into your creativity!! The watercolor! The workshops! The writing! YOU ARE DOING IT.

Kendra Elliott's avatar

Sabbath has been such a gift to our family. Thank you for your encouragement, Becky!!

Aly Prades's avatar

Love this! Proud of you for leading those workshops and reclaiming your creative time! I currently have too many creative projects to juggle (painting! Poetry! Substack! A memoir!), but it feels good to have such a strong sense of myself as a creative person.

Kendra Elliott's avatar

I love this so much. What a gift to have too many project you're passionate about pursuing, right?!

Vanessa Vis - Anne Oft Musing's avatar

I loved this post! I have so enjoyed seeing your work online. I am thankful you have been able to regain this joy in your life.

Kendra Elliott's avatar

Thank you Vanessa, that means a lot. I'm so thankful for your exhale friendship and particularly enjoy seeing your homeschool days! :)

Bekah Buchterkirchen's avatar

Okayyyyy, all of these photos through your eyes that share glimpses into your beautiful life are truly amazing. Watercolor at the beach sounds next level fun! We are taking a family trip to a beach town next week, so I’m tucking this away as a fun activity to do with my daughter. She would love it (as would I!) Keep looking for the light—loved reading every part of this 🥰

Meg Walker's avatar

I resonated with this so much! 💛

Dani Elgas's avatar

Looking for the light. ✨ loved reading this and seeing you reclaim creativity for yourself and your kiddos!!❤️

Ellen Grzymkowski's avatar

Kendra, this essay made my heart smile for you! I love how the color helped you intentionally set aside time for your art and creativity! It sounds like it was exactly what was needed! So glad we got connected! 🤍🙏

Lauren Ropp's avatar

👏🏻👏🏻 I love this so much, Kendra! So proud of you friend for continuing to fight for your creativity! You’re such a talented watercolorist and what a huge accomplishment to host a workshop and have your work on display!

Wendy Mengel's avatar

This is wonderful, Kendra!