Finding purpose in grief.

I can’t pretend that I understand why things happen the way they do. I have no idea. What I can say now though, is that I no longer believe in the saying “everything happens for a reason” because that isn’t always the case. Sometimes, sad and messed up things just happen and there is no rhyme or reason for it, at least not one that makes it hurt any less.

Grief led me on a journey to strengthen my relationship with God. It’s hard to explain, but I felt called to him, pulled in closer by his energy. I could feel him calling me in my heart. He knew how completely shattered I was on the inside, how tired I was mentally, physically, and emotionally, and he nudged me to find comfort in him, and I did. I leaned in. I sat with him, I cried a thousand times over with him, and I still do today, almost 2 years later. I speak to him, I hand over all of my hurt, all of my regrets, and what if’s, and in return, he helps me find some peace and purpose to get through the days. 

Grief has also led me on this new business journey that I would have never in a million years thought I would be doing. But here we are. I know I will sound certifiably crazy when I say this, but it was God who planted this idea of Mimi + Manuel in my heart. It was just a whisper but I knew it was God guiding me, and I knew I had to follow. I had been searching for a way to express my grief, to honor my parents, and to help others going through the same thing. I didn’t want their death to be the end of their legacy. 

What I am trying to build and create is so much bigger than myself and it’s scary but I know I’m supposed to be here, sharing this part of life with you. Creating what I need to create in order to inspire you and others to make memories, to create moments, that you can hold on to. The words “thoughtful creativity” and “sentimental creative” continue to dance in my mind as I plan and work on creating this brand.

The vision for 2024 has thoughtful journals on the horizon, that will guide you in finding your best and most thoughtful creative self. The ideas are flowing and this year will be the year of execution and I can’t wait to bring this to life for you.

“For I know the plans I have for you,“ declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”

— Jeremiah 29:11