We marveled at the sunset as we headed to our Missouri home one last time tonight. As another chapter ends, my heart is both full and heavy. These kids have worked so hard this year, and there were so many amazing indications of just how much they have taken to heart what we’ve been working on. I hold so much hope for them as they grow up leaning into doing hard things.

I have learned so much by spending time with them, hearing their stories, battling shame and sitting with heavy feelings together. This is a group to watch, I think. Their fierce love for each other and the world around them will change it… and it certainly has changed mine.

Tomorrow, we hit the road to Wichita. I’m sure we’ll be back to Kansas City from there more than we’ve been back to Texas from here. Still… it is a bittersweet leaving.

We grieve.

We grow.

We love.

Sunset to sunrise, I love you all.