Sitting in the Dark
When I was a little girl, one of my favorite books was about a cat named Mog. I don’t remember the whole book now, but at one point Mog gets so discouraged by things that have happened that she “sits...
View ArticleThe Post I Never Wrote–Part 1
(I wasn’t blogging at the time, so it didn’t get written down then. But for some reason, I’m feeling the desire and/or need to remember and record now.) “I think the Army is going to send me to Iraq.”...
View ArticleThe Post I Never Wrote–Part 2
Truthfully, I have no idea how many parts this thing will have! You can start with Part 1 here.After my parents left, we tried to carry on a “new” normal. We kept up our regular schedule as much as...
View ArticleHidden Blessings
As of this month, my husband has been out of a full-time job for nine months. And we are still ok! Before this time, I’d always said words about trusting God completely and believing that He takes...
View ArticleThe Post I Never Wrote–Part 3
I think this should have been called “The BOOK I Never Wrote!” I had no idea I had this much to write about! Anyway, on to Part 3:Our trip across the country went fairly well, considering we had 3...
View ArticleTragedy
One of the units that my husband supports as Chaplain had a tragedy take place this past weekend so he is making a trip up there to help with counseling for the next couple of days. My heart is heavy...
View ArticleThe Post I Never Wrote–Part 4
Welcome Back!If you’ve made it this far with me, congratulations and thank you! I’m going to try and wrap it up with this one, so it might be a tad long.Holidays are really important to me, so to have...
View ArticleFriends
(Look Jenn, I put the words on there! It’s a little bit of a process, but I’m excited that I did it!) That’s not the point of this post though. These are some very good friends of ours. They live...
View ArticleHave You Ever Thought…
Why? Why am I doing this? What’s the point? What’s the purpose? Is it really worth anything? I have not blogged for over a week now. At first it was because I was focusing on some other things that I...
View ArticleWhat’s in a Word?
What’s in a word? Well, it depends on the word. If the word is kitten, for example, there are concepts that go along with that word like cuddly, fun, responsibility, entertainment. If the word is...
View ArticleMeet Sharon!
This is the 4th in the series of “interviews” with a Chaplain’s spouse. Today you get to: Meet Sharon! (Sharon holds a special place in my heart because I’ve had the privilege of getting to know her...
View ArticleHow Comparing Stifles Thankfulness
It’s hard to believe that there’s only a week left in this 31 Days series! I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a lot of fun. I want to share an observation I made yesterday, about myself, but also...
View ArticleMilitary Spouse Blogger Spotlight
There is a multitude of military spouse bloggers in the world. I don’t know the vast majority of them. But there are a few women I have come to appreciate and who have been a source of encouragement to...
View ArticleQuick Quote
You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I have lived through this horror. I can take the next...
View ArticleMonday Meditation
Today’s meditation verse is for all my fellow Chaplain wives: Ever since I first heard of your strong faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for God’s people everywhere, I have not stopped thanking God...
View ArticleIt is Finished!
We made it! Well, sort of. Including this post, I actually did 27 out of 31. I guess I’ll call that a “mostly” successful 31 Days series. I sincerely hope that you enjoyed it, learned something, were...
View ArticleMonday Meditation
Because of the extravagance of those revelations, and so I wouldn’t get a big head, I was given the gift of a handicap to keep me in constant touch with my limitations. Satan’s angel did his best to...
View ArticleMeet Christine!
Yes, I know the 31 Days series is over, but I still have one more Chaplain’s wife that I want to introduce. Meet Christine! (Christine is another Army Chaplain’s wife who was one of the first people I...
View ArticleMonday Meditation
A verse to start your week: There’s more: God’s Word warns us of danger and directs us to hidden treasure. Otherwise how will we find our way? Or know when we play the fool? Clean the slate, God,...
View ArticleHow Can I Help?
Are you like me? When disaster strikes a part of our world, I feel so bad for those affected by it but am at a loss as to what to do to help. Most recently, as I’m sure you’re aware, a bigger-than-big...
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