Finding Joy and Contentment in the Ordinary
Collecting things is something everyone does. Some collect teacups, others collect sports cards, while others may even collect stamps. Collections represent more than just a group of things that we like. A set of dishes may not be much to someone, but to the one that holds them in their hands, it represents something beautiful,… Continue reading Precious Tears
We are coming to the end of a deployment. In about a month, my other half can come home and this craziness will end. I knew what I was signing up for when I married Peter. I knew that the military life would make so many big choices for us, like where we live and… Continue reading Military Marriage
There is nothing like the desperation of a parent trying to help their child. You will go to any lengths to ensure safety, security, and in our case, a cure. Diffused Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, or better known as DIPG, was the tumor that our Molly was diagnosed with at the age of five. It's literally… Continue reading Fill Her Up
Have you ever met someone who makes your day just feel warmer and brighter the instant you are around them? Often called an Optimist, these folks look on the bright side of life, have a smile on their face, and have a kind word to share, no matter what their own circumstances may be. I… Continue reading Joy Killers
Think of your happiest moment. Are you picturing it in your mind? Perhaps it was the day you got that shiny, red bike you were dreaming about for months. Or maybe it was the day you shared your first kiss with the love of your life. Was it the moment you laid eyes on your… Continue reading The Sanctity of Surrender
So with this grieving thing, I am still learning as I go. Having lost before, I can say that this loss is so much different. I heard the quote that said: "What greater grief can there be for mortals than to see their children dead?"~Joan Didion I find this true. I am not belittling anyone… Continue reading One Call
In a culture riddled with the indoctrination that you should do what makes you happy, feels good, and brings you satisfaction, it's hard to find the truth of what real joy really is. We spend thousands of dollars, hundreds of hours, and tons of energy on finding the secret to happiness. A few years ago… Continue reading Joy
I will never, ever do this again... These were the words repeated over and over in my head last week as my girls and I tried to hop on a Space-A flight to Germany to see my husband. The military life is a challenging and sacrificing one, but there are some perks. One advantage is the ability,… Continue reading Love Thy Neighbor
This story begins with my daughter in a drainage pipe. Yes, you read that correctly. My six-year-old, coaxed by her ten-year-old sister, decided it a good idea to crawl through the drainage pipe at the end of our driveway. Barely small enough to fit, she and her sister got a flashlight, a rake, and a… Continue reading They Are Not Mine
In first grade, our art teacher gave us the project to make a gift for our parents out of clay. We were to form it into the shape we desired it to be and then she would place it in the very hot kiln to harden into pottery. Finishing touches were made to our gifts… Continue reading He Made It Again
