Tag: life lessons
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...
Is It Selfish to Focus on Yourself?
Military spouses tend to stand at the intersection of so many things, and so rarely do we choose the path that is for us....
National Burger Day: Who Really Invented the Hamburger?
PSA: It's National Burger Day, people!
That’s right — fire up those grills, loosen those belts, and let’s embark on the most delicious cross-country journey...
Could High Fives Heal The World?
Could High Fives heal the world? The answer to world peace? Ok maybe it would take a lot more than high fives to do...
It’s None of Our Business What Other People Think About Us
It's none of our business what other people think about us.
We've heard it all before. We know we shouldn't care what others think, and...
Vacation Bible School – Don’t Forget the High Schoolers
Before I tell you the story of how my life was transformed, I need to start with: Vacation Bible School (VBS) changed my life....
Gardening Lessons
It’s early summer, the season of roses, zinnias, peonies, and dahlias. Who doesn’t love a colorful garden? I have always admired residential gardens, pausing...
Keeping your independence during an overseas posting
During the first few months of our overseas posting in 2018, I really struggled with feeling like I had lost my independence. But, thankfully,...
The Duty Station That Raised Me
The first time I heard of Fort Bliss, Texas, I wasn't entirely convinced that we weren't moving to Mexico. El Paso, Texas, bordering Juárez,...
Finding Your Village
They say it takes a village to raise a child…but how do you go about finding your village?! Do they just turn up, or...
Curious Kids
“Where do babies come from?” can be categorized as one of the most dreaded questions parents face. And as much as many would love...
Why I’m Not Making New Year’s Resolutions This Year
As one year draws to a close, it’s natural to reflect on what you have achieved. A lot of people might want things to...