In a world that celebrates constant busyness, rest can feel like something we have to earn. But Scripture tells a different story. Reflecting on Elijah's journey after Mount Carmel and the words "Be still, and know that I am God," this journal explores why rest is a gift from God and shares practical ways to find peace in the middle of everyday life.

If you're reading this years from now, I hope these pages help you understand who I was during this season of life. This letter is a glimpse into what I believed, what I worried about, what made me laugh, what God was teaching me, and how deeply I loved you. More than anything, I want you to know that our ordinary days together were some of the greatest blessings of my life.