Purpose. The life in ones veins. The path to their walk. The table in which they sup at. Purpose is so important. Without purpose, a person will feel unfulfilled, lost, and depressed. We are masters at creating a fabricated purpose, one that tries so very hard to pave the way to happiness and contentment, but… Continue reading Purposeful Brokenness
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Left Behind
When we moved to Tampa, back in 2007, we knew we hit the jackpot. Warm, sunny weather... check. Tons to do... check. Tropical paradise... double-check. Samantha was only 7 months at the time, so this is all she has ever known. Molly and Clara were both born in the house we live in now. (Well,… Continue reading Left Behind
My PTSD
It's about 1:00 am. I've been up for 20 hours. So you would think it crazy that I sit here in the dining room, in the still of the night, questioning what we went through nine months ago. And yet here I am. Shaken. Traumatized. Unable to sleep. Tears streaming down my cheeks. For the… Continue reading My PTSD
RIP
So I am starting this particular blog like no other. For it's this morning that I really don't know what to say. I just know that I need to write. It's been a very hard few weeks in the DIPG community. And even as I type this, I feel like these words leave my mouth… Continue reading RIP
Are You a Contradiction?
It's always boggled my mind when I hear stories of great terror, despair, and anguish turn around to ones of peace, hope, and joy. Many know the story of Jim Elliot, how he was murdered for sharing the Gospel. His wife, Elizabeth, overcame this heartache of loss and went on to lead many to the… Continue reading Are You a Contradiction?
Trimming the Tree
The girls asked to put up the Christmas tree earlier than we normally do this year. They have been eager to see the lights, hang the ornaments, and let's be honest, get some presents. I wasn't so sure. Pulling out all the Christmas boxes wasn't the problem. Neither was putting together the big, heavy tree.… Continue reading Trimming the Tree
RIP Julie
Julie Beth Little, as we once knew her, left this world on June 17, 2014. Due to an unforeseen illness, a beast of a cancer, her life was taken away as she watched her baby girl slowly fade. Once the life of the party, she now dreads social events and really has to pull all… Continue reading RIP Julie
Heavenly Minded
The conversations around our house have drastically changed since Molly went to heaven. "What is heaven like? What are they doing in heaven? Do you think there are cockroaches in heaven?" Never before was my mind so heavenly minded. Singing hymns about heaven and hearing the trumpet blow immediately send tears down my cheeks. I… Continue reading Heavenly Minded
I Wish…
I wish… …you could have seen today with us. The sun was shining and perfect. The clouds were white and fluffy, just how you like them. I wish… … you could have come down the stairs like you always do, excited to see how we decorated for your special day. Bouncy. Hoppy. Giggling. Messy haired.… Continue reading I Wish…
Don’t Go to Egypt!
Being a military family offers for many adventures, sometimes fun, sometimes not so much fun. I am incredibly thankful for the opportunities Peter's career has supplied our family. I mean, Peter and I were on a 4 year honeymoon in Europe when we got first married! How many people can really say that?! (OK, it… Continue reading Don’t Go to Egypt!
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