Most of these words came to me last week in a flurry. I sat down with my journal, and they poured out of me onto the page. I don’t usually write long form in my journal – it’s more for the day-to-day happenings, or maybe a note I hope to flesh out later. When the …
The title of this post may be a bit deceiving. I’m not actually great at silencing the voice of guilt in motherhood or anywhere else. But I’m working on it. Maybe you feel the weight of mom guilt, too. I’ve been trying a few things lately – perhaps they’ll help you, too. Emotions have been …
When we first moved to Italy, I had a video chat with a friend. She and her husband recently relocated back to the States. They purchased a house and moved in after nearly two months of living in a hotel. During our chat, she told me about their home improvement projects—painting, electrical work, and landscaping. …
Motherhood is a lonely job. I’m sure I’m not the only one who missed that line in the job description. Loneliness is tricky. He looks different for each of us, and he often comes and goes as he pleases. It’s hard to know when Loneliness might come busting in the door, opening the fridge, and …
I didn’t feel depressed. I thought I felt normal, just more tired and fragile than before. I didn’t realize I was different until I suddenly started to feel more like my old self.
It’s been a banner run for women in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics so far. Flora Duffy from Bermuda brought home her country’s first-ever gold medal in the women’s triathlon. Hidilyn Diaz, a female weightlifter in the 55-kilogram category, is bringing home the first-ever gold medal for the Philippines. The first gold medal of this year’s …
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings. – William Arthur Ward This past week, Christians around the world celebrated Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is a quiet, solemn occasion. This observance is one of my favorites, although I didn’t go to my first Ash Wednesday …
I’m kind of all over the place, and I need grounding – Courteney Cox This past weekend was World Mental Health Day. With all that’s happening in the world, mental health has been a hot topic of conversation. And for good reason; 2020 is testing all our limits. Nearly every facet of our lives has …
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it – Proverbs 4:23 Two weeks have passed since I last wrote. Sorry about that. With two trips in two weeks, life has been busy. I’ve been enjoying seeing new things and soaking up this glorious life I’ve been given. And I’ve been …
If God had really intended men to fly, He’d make it easier to get to the airport – George Winters Since marrying my husband three years ago, I’ve had the privilege to travel more often than ever before. I believe the military lifestyle often attracts travelers. Leave holidays, PCS moves, TDY visits – we’ve done …
