The Gift of Imperfection: One Thing at a Time
Jasmin Waites Parker Jasmin Waites Parker

The Gift of Imperfection: One Thing at a Time

Sometimes, the biggest gift we can give ourselves is permission to stop. Stop trying to do it all. Stop holding ourselves to standards that don’t fit our lives. Stop pretending we can fix everything overnigh

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Grief. Grace. Gratitude.
Jasmin Waites Parker Jasmin Waites Parker

Grief. Grace. Gratitude.

If you’re grieving this holiday season—whether it’s been days, months, or decades—know this: there’s grace for you as you grieve. Feel what you need to feel. Take your time. Grieve what’s broken, but hold onto gratitude for what remains. And know that God is with you through it all.

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Grace Like Grandma
Jasmin Waites Parker Jasmin Waites Parker

Grace Like Grandma

"Grace like Grandma is messy and beautiful. It’s the pinch that says, ‘Do better,’ and the mint that says, ‘I still love you.’ My grandmother, Ella Jane, was a woman of profound grace, strength, and service. She illuminated even the darkest places with her light and instilled in her family the values of faith, hard work, prayer, and the importance of family. This post reflects on her incredible legacy and the lessons she unknowingly taught me about embracing grace in every season of life."

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