I have started and deleted this post many times. I am at a loss for words, which is weird for me because when I'm...
You’ve watched the moving truck roll down the street, turned in the keys, piled the kids clutching man’s best friend into the car, and...
Recently, my husband's military record changed to reflect that he now has an "exceptional family member." Prior to the diagnosis, nothing appeared amiss. Afterwards, I experienced an array of...
When I was young, I always knew I wanted to be a mother and a wife, but I never imagined I would become a...
When I think back to my time using a breast pump with my first child, my memories are pretty ho hum at best. Mostly,...
Gone are the days when I can just pack a small carry-on, drink my coffee, and read a book while I wait for my...
Snail Mail Still Matters
I am entrenched in our on-demand, instant gratification world of communication. Landline phones and calling cards seem so outdated that it’s...
Unless you've been living under a rock (pun totally intended), you've probably heard about or seen The Kindness Rocks Project (or one of its MANY...
A long time ago, I was told that I was trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. I wanted something in...
I once ogled a piece of home decor that displayed the message S I M P L I F Y. I whispered to my dear friend "I want one."
He...
I fell in love with theater at a young age. Growing up, I participated in school plays and church plays. I got involved with...
We've all been there. It is two months into the most recent deployment, and you realize that you haven't sent one care package to...
Military Lifestyle
When PCS Life Disconnects You from Yourself
There’s this feeling I always get right after, sometimes even during, a PCS where it feels like life disconnects me from myself. Like I’m...
