How to Appreciate My Scars: Life Lessons from My Minivan
My scars tell a story. So do yours. Often, we remember the worst parts of the story. But what if our healing is aided by appreciating what God has done in the midst of our pain and his presence that remained throughout the journey?
Today, you get to hear about my minivan. It’s been to a lot of places and been through a lot. But it also reminds me of…me. I’ve been through quite a lot and have come out with a few battle scars of my own. But I’m learning to appreciate them for what they represent.
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My physical, mental, and emotional scars represent children born and years of adventures with my people. They represent the pain and trauma that caused me to live beyond my own strength and vision while clinging to the One who has held me securely through them all.
Shelly Snead is a writer and the host of the Un-Perfect Podcast where she helps women live fully in the tension of the now and the not-yet. She is mom to four humans (2 from the womb and two from the heart) and one spoiled puppy. She resides in Asheville, NC with her husband of 28 years, hosts The UN--Perfect Podcast each week, and co-leads the Asheville Area Christian Moms' Adoption/Foster support group. She has an insatiable appetite for God's word, Dr. Pepper and chocolate.❤️
