It’s hard to give grace in real time. Often, when we need it most, it’s hard to find. Grace has a few definitions. If you were to look it up in the dictionary, you’d see definitions like, “an ease and fluidity of movement or manner,” “a pleasing appearance,” and even “a short prayer before a …
I’ll never forget my first fireworks show as a married woman. Sitting on the hood of our car, together with my new husband, our marriage was barely out of its first trimester. We parked in a dirt lot, away from the excitement of the celebration, with a few other families. I had moved south and …
It can be easy to get caught up in the logistics of a move. Often, many things have to happen in a short time. And having things to do keeps your mind busy. It’s easy to put your anxieties about a move to the side when you have a to-do list a mile long and …
My husband and I have been married for 10 years. And the vast majority of that time, we’ve lived overseas. My first official duty station as a military spouse was Japan. When we were offered the chance to stay overseas, we took it—and moved to Italy. In all the years we were overseas, we only …
It’s graduation season! An exciting time of exploration and adventure. Maybe you’re finishing high school and enrolling in college, trade school, or the workforce. Or maybe you’re finishing college and moving on to more education or a job in your field. Mostly, it’s exciting to think of all the possibilities that await you. But …
I recently got a new laptop. Not really because I wanted one, but more out of necessity. My old machine is being phased out, as Microsoft ends support for Windows 10. So I did my research. I created a spreadsheet, outlining the pros and cons of laptops in my price range (as any Type A …
Well, friends, it’s finally happened. After 10 years of living this military life, I’m just now starting to let go of the awkwardness of asking a new friend for her phone number. Oh, how I’ve waited for this day. A few weeks ago, my kids and I, along with one other mom and her kids, …
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 …
If you’ve been around the blog for a while, you probably know that our little family has lived overseas for the last three years. We moved to Japan in 2018 and loved every second of that adventure. You also may have noticed it’s been a bit quieter on this side of the internet lately. I …
