Weather: The perfect Minnesota summer day
Music: The hum of the ceiling fan
Mood: Creative
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Today I had an opportunity to meet two lovely ladies; Madeline and her well mannered and adorable baby daughter, Juliet. These two are like two peas in a pod. Juliet, picture below, had a little charming smile that could make any day brighter. The connection that I witnessed between Madeline and Juliet really was something special. With each loving koo Madeline made, Juliet would bashfully turn her head to the side and smile as if saying "awwww shucks, mom".
With the arrival of Juliet and her recent betrothal to her husband, Jake, Madeline has begun a wonderful new chapter in her life. During our relatively short time together I could tell that Madeline had summoned the physical strength and mental fortitude only a new mother could possess. The evidence of some long nights and fatigue shown on the edge of her otherwise carefree smile as we discussed her upcoming trip to Korea to celebrate a second traditional wedding with Jake's friends and family.
The discussion swung between moments of intense excitement about this opportunity to delve into Korean culture and her husband's heritage. However, this optimism seemed to dissipate beneath the nervous anticipation of entering into a culture rich in traditions and complex expectations. Thankfully, her resolve and love of international travel and cultural immersion championed these fears.
Madeline's resolve she told me came with her re-dedication to her faith life. She showed me the power of perspective and seeing future challenges and successes in light of her walk with Christ. What was most inspiring was her realization that her personal adventure begins from within and it is our personal responsibility to sustain that spirit of adventure. Do not fear the adventure that awaits you, sometimes the adventure has a smile and is named Juliet.
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