Flying over the Caribbean Sea wasn’t in my plans this end of year… but God yet again showed his faithfulness and love for me. And I’m so grateful He did. Grateful to finally the vitamin SEA that my soul has been craving. ✨ And even though I was excited for this mom’s trip… my heart was heavy leaving my baby girl at home. I kept thinking about her on the plane, wondering if taking this moment for myself made me selfish. It took me a minute to realize it wasn’t selfishness — it was me choosing to refill so I can pour into her from a place of peace, not exhaustion. That reminder softened me. 🤎 Stepping into this trip already felt like meeting a softer version of myself again. From the airport in the States with my carry-on and comfy shoes, to watching St. Thomas appear under the plane… then landing and instantly feeling pieces of home. Walking into the Cyril R E. King airport felt just like Toussaint Louverture International Airport. The taxis, the heat, the movement — Haiti in the little details. 🌺 Our first dinner as moms set the tone. I didn’t have to think about cooking, feeding anyone, or rushing. Just BEING. And somehow we all showed up in the same colors without planning it — beige, orange — like we were already aligned in spirit. The picture of me where I’m smiling… I saw me again. The version of myself I’ve missed. The one who laughs from her chest, who feels light, who remembers joy without forcing it. We ended the night laughing together, grateful, grounded, and excited for everything this trip will bring. If night one felt like this… I can’t wait to share day one tomorrow with the ladies. #Saititravels #Stthomas #momstrip2025 #firsttimemom