Kelsey Venkov

Goodbye 2023, HELLO 2024🎊 What a FULL year! One of the busiest years of our lives so far. So much GOOD. So much HARD. 2023 was all about change and discovering new versions of ourselves. Grief was a big theme of the year because I began to finally feel it in all the moments he has missed. Tough. One of the hardest parts of grief has been grieving the loss of who I was B.D. (before Dad) Trying to love this new version of myself who isn't as Happy go lucky, care free and whole while simultaneously appreciating the wiser and more aware person I am. When he left I felt a part of my identity leave too. Losing a parent to su***de has been humbling to the reality of life. How quick it can be gone in a moment. Painful realization. The weight of that tried to crush me a few times this year and I'm still learning how to deal with it. Taking care of myself mentally is a big goal of 2024! I also had some of the highest highs too! I accomplished some big dreams.
•Bought a beautiful house
•Moved to a completely new state
•Traveled a lot
•Was able to get pregnant! Such a happy point in our year
•Friends and family visited us
•Fell in love with gardening
•The sun healed me in so many ways☀️
•Celebrated 10 years of marriage
•Kensie got into the best school & is thriving in FL!
•Got outside more than ever before
•My career gave me some incredible opportunities
•Connected with my emotions for the first time I think ever
•Found out I get to welcome a SON into my heart 🤍

2023 was eventful to say the least. I'm going into 2024 with an open mind. Writing down my goals but not feeling like a failure if I don't meet them. Not putting so much expectation on the year. Just letting it BE. Whatever that may look like. Thank you for being here with me and allowing me space to share this journey with you all 🤍✨ HAPPY NEW YEAR!