Finding Joy and Contentment in the Ordinary
Seasons. Possibly my favorite part of our move from Florida to Virginia have been seasons. I didn’t realize how much I missed the variety, the colors, and the smells. I always found it amusing that in Florida we could decorate the front yard with blow up snowmen, fake icicles hanging from the rafters, and sticker… Continue reading Seasons
I'd like to think that I am pretty independent. I mean, this is the girl who never wanted to get married. I wanted to run off to Africa for the rest of my life doing medical missions. But it's nothing like a 6 month deployment to really put things into perspective. We all need a… Continue reading I Needed My Husband When…
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. There is so much about it I love. First, I cherish when family is together. The military moves us all over the place and in the 13 years of marriage, I have only been home for one Thanksgiving. And the only reason we were home for that particular Thanksgiving was… Continue reading Nothing is Lost
9 Lessons of Motherhood 1. A Snickers bar can be eaten in the pantry in 3.2 seconds This skill needs to be mastered. Caramel and delicious… Continue reading Lessons from Motherhood
I have lost five babies in the womb. And not until recently have I understood the depths of sorrow that a miscarriage can bring to the heart. In our society, we are pressured and pushed to think that life in the womb is not nearly as precious and cherished as life held in our physical… Continue reading They Mattered
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
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