Are you the kind of reader who know what’s coming and plans your year of literature? Have you set a Goodreads challenge for the number of books you hope to read this year? Perhaps you asked for a certain book or two to catch up on an author’s back catalog? Or maybe you have no … Continue reading My Most Anticipated Reads of 2020
Have you ever longed for a friend you could look in the eye and talk to without giving them the whole backstory? I love when I can say one sentence and know that this person just gets it. Unfortunately, in this military life, that level of friendship comes at a high price and not everyone … Continue reading The Cost of Community
When we go to church, the typical way we worship is by singing songs to God. Sometimes they’re more formal hymns and sometimes more lively numbers accompanied by guitars and drums. The more charismatic like to clap, lift their hands or even dance. In fact there’s a whole diagram dedicated to describing the different ways … Continue reading The Worship of Weeping
Where is home? That might seem a simple question, but for many, including military wives, it can be far from easy to answer. As I flew into Dallas/Fort Worth airport, on my way to a conference in Oklahoma City, I found myself misty-eyed at several thousand feet, at the sight of the land that I … Continue reading Going Home
Today’s blog on pride is only being brought to you because I swallowed mine! Hello there – I had ACL reconstruction 11 days ago and I am still on crutches, icing and elevating. For now I can’t shop, cook or clean. I can’t fetch or carry without significant discomfort and difficulty. Nothing. My surgeon has … Continue reading Pride