Family/Motherhood/Military Life · Healthy Living

Confessions of a Sports Mom: Who Didn’t Like Sports

I may not know every rule or statistic, but I do know this: watching your kids excel in something they are passionate about is something special. Being a sports-mom has given me a front-row seat!

Family/Motherhood/Military Life

When Someone Is Missing at the Table

The holidays can feel especially heavy when you’re grieving. This Thanksgiving, I’ve felt the weight of my father-in-law’s absence and how deeply it touches our whole family. Even so, we hold tightly to his memory and find strength in the love and togetherness he left behind.

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Night to Shine: How I Grew Through Serving the Special Needs Community

Recently my church joined 537 other churches around the world to host Night to Shine. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older. On one night, February 9, 2018, 537 churches from around the world came together to host Night to… Continue reading Night to Shine: How I Grew Through Serving the Special Needs Community

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Deployment: A Submariner Wife’s Perspective

Deployment...one of the toughest words a military spouse can hear. So many emotions come up when I hear that word: loneliness, stress, loss, fear, sadness, exhaustion... I pride myself on typically being an uplifting and positive person. However, this can be a struggle at times when I'm faced with the extremely difficult task of staying… Continue reading Deployment: A Submariner Wife’s Perspective

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Monster Mom Attacks: Rekindling the Relationship with My Son During a Stressful Deployment

If you know me and follow my blog regularly, you know I am typically a very happy and positive person. My posts 9/10 times are about finding happiness and spreading that joy to others. Well, unfortunately, I have hit that place of deployment where I am starting to feel like I'm losing my zest. I'm… Continue reading Monster Mom Attacks: Rekindling the Relationship with My Son During a Stressful Deployment