Finding Joy and Contentment in the Ordinary
When I look back at the signs, it is obvious now that Molly was suffering from her tumor months before diagnosis. Seven months prior, my role model of a student was pushing me off the edge into insanity. Her mood swings were larger than the waves of the sea and her temper was getting the… Continue reading Constraining Love
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
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
When Peter and I were stationed in Germany, there were a number of times that we were able to visit the Alps. In fact, my favorite story to tell was the particular visit we had where for the small sum of about $6.50, we could take a carriage ride up the mountain. How romantic! Did… Continue reading Iceberg
The last few days have been the most intense, emotional, and exhausting to date. I could fill page upon page with all of the thoughts and emotions that went through my head. But I won't do this. The one thing that keeps rolling around inside my mind is the biggest lesson that I learned. I… Continue reading Lessons in Love
