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Joy at the water

September 21, 2020November 14, 2020 ~ erinstry ~ 6 Comments

"I just feel... trapped." I sigh this into my phone for what must be the 200th time in 2020. My therapist’s on the other line, likely sighing alongside me. She asks what’s trapping me. It isn't one thing, rather, it's everything...

The space between us

February 7, 2020 ~ erinstry ~ Leave a comment

“Mommy and Daddy, are you best friends?” Our son issues the question over breakfast. I chew my Kashi cereal and shoot a glance at Jay, who’s busy draining his coffee. He raises his eyebrows over the mug and for a second, I think he’s leaving this response to me alone. Best friends, huh? We certainly … Continue reading The space between us

To have and to hold

to have and to hold
October 13, 2018 ~ ~ 4 Comments

And you have a person in your life whose hand   you like to hold?   “Yes, I do.” It must surely, then, be very happy down there   in your heart   “Yes,” I said. “It is.”  —Mary Oliver   My husband Jay and I celebrate our sixth wedding anniversary on October 13. If … Continue reading To have and to hold

A backyard tale

backyard garden
August 30, 2018 ~ ~ Leave a comment

Once upon a time, a young couple bought their first home. They had a baby on the way, and a little dog too, and after eight years of apartment living, it was time to move. The home they purchased was in an ideal location--close to work, the airport and public transit. It was just their … Continue reading A backyard tale

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Erin Strybis
I'm Erin Strybis, a writer/editor, yogi, bookworm and steadfast believer in grace and gratitude. On this blog, I share stories about motherhood, marriage, faith and life. Thanks for visiting!

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