From Shadows to Shine
My Reflections on Aging, Healing and finding Beauty in this new season of Life
🌿 Welcome to my page—I'm Darlene, and I’m creating From Shadows to Shine as a space to share what I’ve learned (and continue to learn) about growing older with grace, courage, and heart.
Life’s challenges have shaped me deeply. Some tried to break me, but in time they taught me how to find light where once there was shadow.
About Me
I have recently arrived in Chase and am enjoying the process of putting down roots while navigating the new rhythm of semi‑retirement. It has been quite a transition—exciting yet challenging—especially for someone who has always been a go‑getter, rarely sitting still without feeling either restless or guilty for taking quiet time.
But slowly, the excitement is taking over, and the guilt is fading as I learn to embrace a newfound peace and satisfaction in this stage of life.
Retirement—or semi‑retirement—is turning out to be so much more than I ever imagined.
So, walk with me on this journey, as I discover what it means to move from full speed ahead into a season of peace and tranquility.
HOME is where the HEART is...
There’s a quiet kind of joy in arriving—not just at a destination, but at a season of life that feels earned, cherished, and deeply rooted. After years of navigating life’s twists and turns, I’ve found myself in Chase, BC, embracing the gentle beauty, and learning to embrace the rhythm of semi-retirement and heartfelt service.
Thank you, Chase. You’ve given me more than a place to live—you’ve given me a place to belong.
Have you ever felt truly welcomed by a place or a person? I’d love to hear your story. Feel free to share or reach out—connection is what this space is all about.