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Thankful for this passionate rag-tag bunch of awesome-sauce

Erica Parenteau is a close friend. In my book Finding Joy:The Year Apart That Made Me A Better Wife I talk about the importance of having battle buddies. Erica was one of those for me. A part of my inner circle who kept my head above water and loved me unconditionally even on my worst […]

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Published on November 23, 2015 07:25

Finding Joy in Everyday

Today’s linkup is up. Be sure to share with us below how you find joy in your everyday and read about how others do as well. Our world is so confusing right now. Let’s work together to bring light, love, and joy to those who read our words. This Week’s Featured Post This week’s featured […]

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Published on November 18, 2015 05:37

For Friends and Couches

When we finally sold our home and were able to join my husband at our new posting, I had exactly 18 hours to plan and leave for our House Hunting Trip. The sold sign went up at noon on Wednesday and by 2 pm, my flight had been booked by our moving company for Thursday […]

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Published on November 16, 2015 05:00

An Endless Christmas

I received this book free from Worthy Inspired, and Litfuse as part of their Book Review Blogger Programs in exchange for an honest review. “Haste is rarely a friend…” Words that are rich with meaning in a family surrounded by loss and love and a commitment to live every day as their last. A Christmas full […]

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Published on November 13, 2015 05:00

Finding Joy in Everyday

Every Wednesday I co-host the #JoyHopeLive linkup. But today is Veteran’s Day and I want to take a second to first address something that is unfortunately a strong reality in our community. Today is a day to celebrate our men and women who serve and a day to stand in the gap for them. Every […]

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Published on November 11, 2015 05:00

Why I’m Thankful for the Military Community- From a Civilian

It takes a village. Everyone knows that saying, and most agree. But what if you are an outsider and not from the village? Do those villagers welcome you, help you and support you? As a contractor coming into a military community for the first time, I found this to be a resounding YES! Four years […]

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Published on November 09, 2015 05:00

Ministry, my calling

I used to think my calling to ministry wasn’t valid because as a woman how could it be. Now I think when God calls you obey. When I was three I made a deal with God. If He gave me 100 Bible’s I would travel to Africa and pass them out. When I was six […]

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Published on November 05, 2015 12:45

Finding Joy in Everyday

I love everything about November. It’s the month to be thankful, it’s pumpkin and cinnamon everywhere, scarecrows, fall leaves, cooler weather, and time with friends. It’s also deciding what to do with the stashes of Halloween candy and the big decision to a) toss it or give it all away b) eat all of it […]

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Published on November 04, 2015 06:42

I’m So Thankful For My Milspouse Friends

In my nearly 20 years in a military family, I’ve been through a lot. We have lived in seven homes in four states on both sides of the country. My three kids have attended seven schools, and my sailor has completed fifteen submarine deployments missing birthdays, anniversaries, and every holiday on the calendar two or […]

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Published on November 02, 2015 05:00

A Halloween Post for the Procrastinators Like Me

Here are some fun Halloween posts for those of us who wait till the last minute to come up with crafts, snacks for parties, and costumes. I actually went as a highlighter to an event earlier this week, neon green running hoodie with black pants and shoes. By the way, that’s a picture of my […]

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Published on October 30, 2015 13:26