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Real Life

For my Brother, On His Birthday

January 5th, 2023

Spent much of my life missing you, this much is pretty true.

I just wanted my brother back, I just wanted you.

You hugged just like I do, your smile was the same.

You loved the way I made you laugh, even though you called it “lame.”

I have one of your last notebooks and other things of yours I’ve read.

It truly breaks my heart you never got out of your head.

You and I were the same in other ways too and I still haven’t read your texts.

But I know you reminded me of my goodness, and brought out my best.

We talked so many times about our needing.

Activities, the gym and lots of reading.

Wanting a positive mindset, we shared so much with each other.

From memes to books to conversations, with the one who understood me most, my brother.

When I read that you liked writing, too, it made me think, of course you do.

We miss you Andrew, me and Dad. He text today to say, “I’m sad.”

I just love you so very much, I absolutely do.

I couldn’t be more thankful, to be so much like you.

Happy birthday, Brother.

About

Iwantwellness.co, Soon-to-be, ledtoshare.com

So here we are, 2021 and I feel like I haven’t written a blog in years. Lucky for you, it hasn’t been that long. Lucky for me, y’all are still here. (Thanks!)

So first things first, the name change. I’ve realized that as much as I don’t want to get rid of iwantwellness.co and everything that comes with it, that I do want to change it all, at least to a point.

Yes, I still want wellness. Always.

But I want to share what’s on my heart, more. You will still see food posts as I cannot resist. You will see lots of God, my favorite verses and songs, books of faith, and anything else I feel ledtoshare. See where I’m going with this?

You will still hear my stories, and struggles. I’ve bared my soul more than once on this blog and I will only continue to.

When I share the deep and dirty, it allows others to relate. If this isn’t connection in the world, (especially as we know it right now,) I don’t know what is. I chose to be publicly vulnerable and not because it’s easy (and sometimes it’s not fun either) but if I help one person, it’s worth it to me.

If I remind one person that God is always with them and it helps them through that minute, hour or day, it’s worth it. If I share my (new to me) workout struggles and it gets one person to relate and inspires them to get back into activity, it’s worth it.

If I write something and no one reads it, no one comments or posts, it’s still worth it to me.

Because I am ledtoshare. I pray that God blesses ledtoshare.com to whatever He inspired me to do it for. If nothing more than to share His word, His love, and my delicious food, then so be it=)

I’ve missed y’all and I’m glad to be back. (I know, back again HA.) Have a blessed Monday and expect to hear from me soon, and a lot more frequently.

XOXO, Emily