I hate new. Well, today I do, anyway. With 12 addresses in the past 23 years, let’s just say I’ve had my fair share of new. New houses to organize, new friends to make, new streets to memorize, and new routines to learn. We moved into our newest house in June and I have a … More Navigating New
I am the kind of person who lives by my planner. But I think we can all agree that no amount of careful planning could have prepared any of us for what has happened over the past several weeks. Our lives have been inundated with messages of this virus, social distancing, and proper hand washing. … More Homeschooling 101: 10 Tips from a semi-pro
When I was a little girl, there were only two things I wanted to be when I grew up. Sure, I went through a few phases here and there. Â With my long hair wound into 2 tight buns, I ran around the neighborhood as Princess Leia wielding my lightsaber and blaster {which were really just … More Call me, “Coach.”
Lately, I’ve been doing something very dangerous and up until now, it’s been my little secret. Â When my alarm goes off somewhere between 5-5:15am, I’ve been stumbling down the stairs and heading straight for the coffee pot. Â After I’ve had one sufficiently long, glorious sip I gather my Bible, journal, devotional, pens, and highlighters. Â Then, … More Just Change Me.
He exhaled loudly and fidgeted in the seat next to me. Â Out of the corner of my eye I could tell that he was nervous. Â “It’s going to be ok, you know?” Â I said softly. Â He looked at me and smiled. Â “Yeah. Â I know,” he agreed. “It’s just….I’ve…..never done anything like this before. Â I’ve never … More The Difference Between Quitting and Walking Away
Once upon a time I thought I’d be a world traveller.  I’d join the Peace Corps or spend my  life on the mission field.  I’d build schools and teach in them.  I’d learn languages and cultures and all about the people.  I’d teach them and they’d teach me about their customs and traditions and what … More On Change.
One day, we went walking through a 550-year old lava field….. What? Â You never started a sentence like that? Â Well, neither did I; until just last week, that is. Â Last week we did something we never, ever do: We took our kids on vacation. To most of you this may mean nothing at all. … More Bloom.
Change is beckoning. Â Calling to me from around the corner–blinking like a blue-light special at the Kmart we frequented when I was a child. As a military wife of almost 17 years my purpose has been easy–be “the constant.” In a life that changes with every TDY, PCS, job title, and promotion I have always … More My purpose (?)
Every military spouse I know has one. Â It’s some sort of marked box or storage bin; usually shoved in the back corner of a closet. Â Sometimes the lid closes nicely. Â Sometimes it’s crammed so full that we have to stack other boxes on top to keep it closed. This box is filled with curtains. Â And … More The Secret Life of Curtains
This post is part of an online community. A prompt is given every Friday and we are encouraged to just free-write for 5 minutes and post it to our blogs without over-thinking or editing. If you’d like to participate, you can get more info and link-up on this site. I don’t know about you, but lately … More Creating Change
my anchored life: 