It’s officially been a decade since Chace William Swatek left this world far too soon. 10 years went by so very slowly and at the same time so insanely quickly. Because grief is slow and time is fast. To those you who are in the beginning, here is a little bit of my heart for you… you may feel like you cannot cope right now, but you are, and you will. Your grief will shift and change and somewhere along the way, in between life’s new joys and pains, you’ll make a home in your heart and in your soul for your grief. You will draw strength from that place – it may not seem like it now and it may not seem like it even a few years from now – but you will. And always remember, millions of other humans feel your pain. You’re not alone. On behalf of my sweet, beloved brother Chace, I send you all the love and strength to get through this time. It won’t get easier, but it will get better, I promise. God bless you♥️
It’s officially been a decade since Chace William Swatek left this world far too soon. 10 years went by so very slowly and at the same time so insanely quickly. Because grief is slow and time is fast. To those you who are in the beginning, here is a little bit of my heart for you… you may feel like you cannot cope right now, but you are, and you will. Your grief will shift and change and somewhere along the way, in between life’s new joys and pains, you’ll make a home in your heart and in your soul for your grief. You will draw strength from that place – it may not seem like it now and it may not seem like it even a few years from now – but you will. And always remember, millions of other humans feel your pain. You’re not alone. On behalf of my sweet, beloved brother Chace, I send you all the love and strength to get through this time. It won’t get easier, but it will get better, I promise. God bless you♥️
It’s officially been a decade since Chace William Swatek left this world far too soon. 10 years went by so very slowly and at the same time so insanely quickly. Because grief is slow and time is fast. To those you who are in the beginning, here is a little bit of my heart for you… you may feel like you cannot cope right now, but you are, and you will. Your grief will shift and change and somewhere along the way, in between life’s new joys and pains, you’ll make a home in your heart and in your soul for your grief. You will draw strength from that place – it may not seem like it now and it may not seem like it even a few years from now – but you will. And always remember, millions of other humans feel your pain. You’re not alone. On behalf of my sweet, beloved brother Chace, I send you all the love and strength to get through this time. It won’t get easier, but it will get better, I promise. God bless you♥️
It’s officially been a decade since Chace William Swatek left this world far too soon. 10 years went by so very slowly and at the same time so insanely quickly. Because grief is slow and time is fast. To those you who are in the beginning, here is a little bit of my heart for you… you may feel like you cannot cope right now, but you are, and you will. Your grief will shift and change and somewhere along the way, in between life’s new joys and pains, you’ll make a home in your heart and in your soul for your grief. You will draw strength from that place – it may not seem like it now and it may not seem like it even a few years from now – but you will. And always remember, millions of other humans feel your pain. You’re not alone. On behalf of my sweet, beloved brother Chace, I send you all the love and strength to get through this time. It won’t get easier, but it will get better, I promise. God bless you♥️
My funny Galentines this weekend and ➡️ My handsome Valentine 💙❤️
My funny Galentines this weekend and ➡️ My handsome Valentine 💙❤️
Bottom row, 4th from the left is a woman named Donna Greene. I just heard she passed away. She was not a celebrity the way most folks define that term. But she deserves the kind of send up that so many celebrities receive when they have passed. Donna changed the lives and direction of thousands of teenage girls for 3 generations. I was one one of them. At an age when so many things are confusing and intimidating and terrifying, Donna provided a community for young women to share in fellowship and faith and fun. My teenage years weren’t without its challenges for sure but if I were to examine why I didn’t face the extreme mental health crisis that so many teens are facing now (yes, taking away the dark influence of social media that didn’t exist then) I’d say it has everything to do with the camaraderie, conviction and higher purpose Donna’s outreach provided. I’m not in this photo but I was there that day. It was taken at the Birmingham Airport on February 16, 2012 – one of the darkest days of my life. I had flown home to bury my little brother who’d died two days before. I got off the plane still shellshocked. I walked past a group of girls at another gate and I heard “Barret, Barret Swatek..” and it was Donna Greene. I hadn’t seen Donna in over 15 years at least. She was with her “girls” headed on a mission trip. She knew my brother had died. She hugged me and then asked me if I wouldn’t mind letting them pray for me right there. I said I wouldn’t mind at all. And for a moment, something lifted. She was one of the first of many angels who got me through the next few days. Interesting how life can come full circle. To all the girls in this photo, thank you for helping me that day. And to Donna, thank you for giving your life to teenage girls. We needed you. And to all the teenagers who are struggling and reading this, may you find a Donna Greene in your life. ♥️✝️
Olympic hopeful, Barret⛸🏅#tbt
Olympic hopeful, Barret⛸🏅#tbt
Nothing more fun and joyful than being connected with the ocean. Learning to surf is a New Years resolution. The challenge is much easier with an excellent teacher and the encouragement of girlfriends🤙🏽👩🏼🏄🏼♀️🌊
Nothing more fun and joyful than being connected with the ocean. Learning to surf is a New Years resolution. The challenge is much easier with an excellent teacher and the encouragement of girlfriends🤙🏽👩🏼🏄🏼♀️🌊
