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Hands in the dirt

Shout out to #chadisthebest/#chadinthewild.

He’s spent hours upon hours dealing with government hoops and unhelpful people trying to get the Black Jack property lines fixed so we can sell it. All while also spending hours upon hours digging out three new beds for all of my flower starts that were meant for Monarch Meadows Retreat.

We don’t understand what God is up to and we’d be lying if we didn’t admit to being frustrated and confused. Right now, our dream of building a refuge retreat for people to learn courage and heal doesn’t just seem to be on hold, it seems to be dead.

And so we will bury what needs to die, hands in the dirt, so something new can grow believing for resurrection.

You thought the wildflower garden was beautiful before…just wait for these additions.

Author:

A Licensed Professional Counselor, Justine Froelker has over 25 years of experience in mental health, personal growth, and professional development. For eleven years, she was certified in Dr. Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability, courage, and empathy. Justine now shares her own curriculum, Courage is Built Here™. This transformative program empowers individuals to live and lead with self-awareness, authenticity, and resilience, building a foundation for courage-centered leadership. In addition to writing her blog since 2013, Justine is an accomplished author of twelve books—including five Amazon bestsellers—Justine has written across genres, from children’s books to in-depth explorations of infertility, faith, grief, and leadership. She has delivered two TEDx Talks, The Permission of the And and The Donut Effect, which highlight her unique perspective on navigating life’s complexities with grace. Justine is a sought-after speaker who travels nationally and presents virtually to global audiences, delivering keynotes, workshops, retreats, and trainings on topics such as leadership, resilience, mental health, coping with burnout, courageous and curious conversations, and fostering cultures of inclusion and belonging. Justine lives in St. Louis with her husband Chad and their three dogs. You’ll often find her volunteering at Wild Bird Rehabilitation—supporting the medical team and feeding hundreds of tiny, hungry babies during baby bird season. And during butterfly season, her home comes alive with the flutter of wings as she raises hundreds of monarch and swallowtail butterflies.

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