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"Grayson found my old journal today and together we laughed about things that happened, how some of my prayers came true, and revisited old memories. One particular entry screamed to both of us, myself crying after Grayson held me tight. I had spoken about how I dreamed of helping someone turn to Jesus, of being a light to those around me. I wrote that if I weren't known to be a follower of Jesus, then how could I claim to be one? My husband, more graceful than anyone I could ever know, told me that I was the brightest light in his life, sometimes blinding him from how amazing I truly was. Our children, twins Grace and Maxwell, had such a powerful women of faith to look up to.

I had never thought of myself that way, for I am not perfect, I make my fair share of mistakes and constantly ask for God's forgiveness in my life of sin. I never thought I could be someone's light, their example of what God looks like. But I suppose that's the mystery behind this faith; no one really knows anything except love, truth, and grace."

a journal entry from Mabel Dolan
May 23,

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