Faith · Family/Motherhood/Military Life

A Time to Whisper and a Time to Yell

The New Year invites reflection and intention. In a world that often yells for our attention, I’m choosing to slow down and listen for God’s whisper. It’s in the quiet moments—away from the noise—that clarity, peace, and purpose are found.

Faith · Family/Motherhood/Military Life

Rediscovering Purpose and Connection Post Military with Teen Kids

Lacy reflects on her emotional journey after her husband’s retirement and her children’s transition to adolescence, which has left her feeling isolated. Seeking connection, she joined a church Life Group and realized the need to deepen her faith. Inspired to start blogging again, Lacy invites others to join her on this path of personal growth.

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I Am a Failure…or Am I?

I struggle with this desire to be perfect. I hold these expectations for myself that are far from obtainable. These expectations put on my shoulders by the worlds' standards oftentimes leave me feeling like a failure. A failure to look a certain way. A failure at being a certain type of mother. A failure at… Continue reading I Am a Failure…or Am I?

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Being a Brave Mom in the Midst of Crisis

Living in Hawaii has been such a blessing! The constant sunny days, the beautiful beaches, the turquoise water, the smells of plumeria and coconuts filling the air...what could be better, right? It might sound like a dream-and some days, it really is. However, even paradise has its downsides. Volcanos erupting, a ballistic missile warning, hurricanes, tropical storms,… Continue reading Being a Brave Mom in the Midst of Crisis

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How Great Thou Art

It doesn’t matter how many times I hear this song or even who sings it...for years, God has used this as the song to speak to my heart the most. It doesn't matter what mood I'm in-happy, angry, sad, depressed, excited... It has me sobbing every single time. It puts things into perspective for me.… Continue reading How Great Thou Art

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When Things Don’t Go Your Way

Today was one of those days that I knew going into it, was going to be a "make or break" kind of day!We had a lot riding on today: We were expecting to hear if my husband was chosento advance to Master Chief. We have been house hunting and put an offer in on a… Continue reading When Things Don’t Go Your Way