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A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Hey friends, It's been a couple of weeks since we last sat down with you, and I know what you're wondering. I can see it in your eyes through the screen. You're thinking, "Where have they been? What happened to JR and Dustie?" One word: PUPPIES. Seriously. Four tiny, chaotic, adorable bundles of pure energy have basically hijacked our lives and we're not even mad about it. Peachy's girls are growing like weeds, and honestly,

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Hey friends, This week was all about finding our rhythm again. Four new puppies will do a number on your house, your sleep schedule, and your general sense of what "normal" even means. But we're getting there, one day at a time, one loaf of bread at a time. And the best part? Peachy's girls are doing absolutely amazing. Watching them grow and thrive has been one of the bright spots in our crazy week. Monday: Back to reality

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Hey friends, This week was absolutely insane. Like, the kind of insane that you don't fully process until you're sitting on the other side of it, exhausted but somehow also buzzing with adrenaline. Our beagle Peachy finally had her puppies on Monday evening, and what I'm about to tell you is the kind of story that reminds you exactly what your family is made of. Sunday night: Welcome to sleeplessness Sunday was rough. Peachy

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Hey friends, We unintentionally skipped a week, and honestly, we've been a little preoccupied. You see, we have a mama dog who is ready to have puppies any day now, and let me tell you, it's been a full time job keeping her separated, monitoring her health, and just waiting for the big moment. It's the kind of thing that takes over your whole house, your whole routine, your whole mind. But here's what I've realized in the mi

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Hey friends, It's been two weeks since we last sat down to write with you, and I want to be honest about why: I've been struggling. Mentally. The kind of struggle that makes it hard to find words, harder to find motivation, and nearly impossible to keep that positivity tank full. So we took a break. From writing, from recording, from the usual rhythm. And you know what? That was exactly what we needed. When the weight gets t

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Hey friends, It's been two weeks since our last post, and today is Father's Day. We want to wish all the dads out there an amazing day and hope it was truly special for each of you. Whether you're celebrating with little ones, grown children, or honoring the father figures who shaped your life, today is about recognizing the incredible impact fathers have on the people they love. When You Need to Hit Pause The reason it's be

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Hey friends, Back to our normal schedule this week, and what a week it's been! From bathroom disasters to birthday celebrations, podcast milestones to family scares, this week reminded us that life is beautifully unpredictable and sometimes hilariously frustrating. Building Dreams, One Slow Step at a Time Dustie has been exploring job options and trying to start pushing our services to potential clients. It's a slow process,

It's been two weeks and a day since our last blog post, and honestly? Part of that was completely intentional. We've been really trying to focus on being in the moment with our kids, and sometimes that means stepping back from the regular routine of documenting every week to actually live the weeks we're experiencing.

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Hey friends, Some weeks aren't marked by dramatic events or major milestones. This was one of those weeks where life felt like finding your footing on shifting ground, learning new rhythms while managing the steady hum of everyday challenges. Back to the Books I started classes for my summer term this past Monday, which means diving headfirst into a new academic rhythm while juggling everything else life throws at us. There'

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Hey friends, Some weeks are about fighting battles on multiple fronts. This week brought illness, celebrations, rough workdays, and the bittersweet nature of holidays that hold both joy and grief. When the Bug Wins (Temporarily) This week started with more of the same sickness that's been plaguing our house. I was feeling pretty miserable and actually lost the battle, staying home from work Monday and Tuesday. Sometimes your

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Hey friends, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we want to start this week's reflection by shining a light on something that affects all of us, either directly or through someone we love. Mental health struggles are real, they're valid, and they deserve our attention and care. If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out for help immediately. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeli

This Week's Light: Recovery, Family Time, and Why Yard Work is Like a Horror Movie

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Hey friends, Some weeks are about moving forward while still carrying the weight of what came before. This week was exactly that – a mix of progress, setbacks, excitement, and our not-so-secret obsession with grown adults in spandex throwing each other around a ring. Still Fighting the Good Fight We're still in the thick of finding a new school option for our daughter. The anger and disgust from last week's situation hasn't

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Friends, Some weeks test everything you thought you knew about how the world works. This was one of those weeks—the kind that leaves you questioning systems you trusted and realizing that sometimes the people who are supposed to protect our children are the ones we need to protect them from. When Wednesday Changed Everything The call came on Wednesday. You know the one, the call from the principal that immediately makes your

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Happy Easter, friends, There's something poetic about Easter falling on a day that holds both celebration and remembrance. Today we gathered around tables filled with good food and even better company, while also carrying the quiet ache of missing someone who should have been here to see it all. When Grandma Goes All Out Before we dive into anything else, we have to give major credit where it's due: Dustie's mom spent three

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Hello there, So here we are, two days behind schedule, and honestly? That pretty much sums up this entire week. Sometimes life moves so fast that even your weekly check-ins need to catch their breath. The Week That Wouldn't Quit The first half of this week hit us like a freight train picking up speed. Coming off the high of our anniversary celebration, reality decided to remind us that regular life was still waiting. Between

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Friends, Some weeks are about surviving the chaos. Other weeks are about celebrating in the middle of it. This past week? We did both, and somehow it turned into something absolutely magical. The Week That Almost Broke Us (In the Best Way) Party planning should come with a warning label: "May cause temporary insanity, excessive list-making, and the sudden urge to rearrange furniture at midnight." We spent the entire week in

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Hey there, You ever notice how life has a sense of humor? Just when you think you've got your rhythm down, the universe decides to test your flexibility. This week was a masterclass in adaptation, complete with uninvited guests, anniversary prep, and a number that made us do a double-take. The Great Hair Investigation of 2026 So... lice. There, I said it. Our kid came home from school with some extra passengers (or the Lorax

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Hello, friends, You know those weeks that don't go according to plan? The ones that force you to hit pause when you'd rather keep pushing forward? That was us this week, and honestly, it turned out to be exactly what we needed. When Our Bodies Said "Not So Fast" Both Dustie and I got knocked down by illness this week. Nothing dramatic, just one of those bugs that reminds you that you're human and your body gets the final vot

A weekly reflection from the Shared Light community Hello, friends, Ever have one of those weeks that feels like a movie montage? That was us, complete with the triumphant music, the unexpected plot twists, and those quiet moments that somehow mean the most. The Big Launch (Finally!) After years of "someday we should..." conversations, we actually did it. Shared Light LLC is officially live! (Curious? Check out sharedlightllc.com ) It's wild how something can feel both like