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My friends, my friends,
Have I got a story for you.
 
Honestly, I can't share it right now because I'm still sitting inside of it. But you know I love a good story and so I look forward to sharing it one day - chock full of all the characters, climaxes, and epic crashes. Or not. Maybe I'll just keep it to myself, run away with it to some far off country, sit on the beach, and sip one of those drinks they put inside a coconut shell. 
 
Truth be told, this has been THE most difficult year of my life and I am in a pressure cooker. I'm tired, exhausted, and maybe actually in shock. BUT. STILL. SOMEHOW....hope is just a crazy thing! Even when you're running on fumes and wondering where it's coming from. Somehow it sticks its head out and you know you can keep going.
 
That's all I got for you :)
 

 
In spite of it all, there are some pretty great things to celebrate!

1. My Birthday is Next Week!   
And I turn 39! Wow, I guess I'm an adult! 
 
2. This Summer's Shows were the highlight of the last 3 years   
I can't quite explain it, but every single event from Musikfest to Genesis Collective, to our annual Jutaun concert carried a special energy. New wine. Fresh fire. energized ears! Thank you to everyone who made it out. The love was palpable. 
 
and last but certainly not least...
 

 
 
Wearing Love is 6 Months Old!!!  
 
Just like that, half a year has gone by! 
What a whirlwind! Thank you to every single person who has supported the mission! It has been such a treat to share the heart of Wearing Love at live events over the course of the summer. And I have been loving when you all send me photos of how you are 'wearing love'! If you haven't been following along, please hit up the
Instagram for reflections, sentiments, and faces of people 'wearing love' near and far :) 
 
Speaking of time, do you have time to visit the site? Go see what's new! In honor of summer closing out, all summer tanks are 20% off with code    GOODBYESUMMER   .
And if you sign up for Wearing Love's mailing list, you will get a 25% off code for any tee on the site...not to mention monthly morsels of encouragement that land in your inbox from yours truly :)
 
photo credit: Todd Lacy
 
Heading Down South!  
 
Feels like we've been in the South so much this year! It's been a great change of pace. We are so excited to swing back around for a few events that you can come out to over the next month. We are also open to booking a few additional house concerts in the Raleigh/Charlotte area, so please don't hesistate to reach out if you're interested and want to inquire about the possibility.  p.s. Pittsburgh: Dec 3! Save the date!
 
 
Sep 18    TOUGHKENAMON, PA  WGK Glass Art Festival     [details]
Sep 24    AVON, NC               Alternate Routes Getaway       [details]
Nov 4      RALEIGH, NC   Bazer House Concert (open to public)    
Nov 5      RALEIGH, NC   The Guild Creative Arts Conference [details]
Dec 3      PGH, PA Rodef Shalom w/ Pgh Chamber Orchestra [details]
 
 
...are you still there? 
 
If you're still reading: Congratulations, you made it to the end! Next month I hope to have some more notable updates, reflections, and who knows...maybe ill write a poem on resilience or something deep like that. Or maybe ill go find a hot tub and just chill out :) 
 
Ok thanks for your love, friends <3
Stay blessed and keep your head up...unless you need to take a nap. In that case, lay your head down.
 
Joy