I've been trying to gather my thoughts over the past few weeks in an attempt to make sense of some changes that are coming our way this fall. When I can't get those thoughts to make sense, I know I need to come to the altar of my keyboard and let go of what's in … Continue reading Education
Custer Loop House
We lived at 3704 Custer Loop, which was the second house on the left just inside the loop. Our roof, floors, and hall bath seemed as if they'd been recently replaced. I know some others on the opposite side of the street had some water/mold damage so I'd check on that before signing for one … Continue reading Custer Loop House
Toledo Bend
A few weeks ago, Ryan suggested checking in to renting a cabin on Easter weekend at nearby Toledo Bend--the Army's MWR recreation site near Fort Polk. His schedule has been so busy at this assignment, I knew that even with Easter chapel responsibilities, a night away and a change of scenery would still be worth … Continue reading Toledo Bend
Ten Years on the Internet
Exactly a decade ago, I was sitting in a counselor's office crying my way out of a season of major postpartum depression and severe anxiety. I had lived through a very difficult and traumatic pregnancy and was trying to make sense of the ensuing remnants of all that time held. One of the things I'd … Continue reading Ten Years on the Internet
Sarah {28}
I'm linking up with Kelly's Korner for her 2018 Singles Day. Let me introduce you to S A R A H---she loves dogs, has a heart for adoption, is called to ministry and is currently serving as a missionary in Mongolia where she is teaching English and sharing the Gospel. S A R A … Continue reading Sarah {28}
Christmas Letter 2017
2017 Annual Report* (*also known as the digital Christmas Letter because I couldn’t quite get my act together to mail a card in the middle of a cross-country move) (photo credit Savanna Kaye) Well friends and family, 2017 has been a doozy! Any time you can claim three states and zip codes in a span of … Continue reading Christmas Letter 2017
Some Thoughts On Columbia and Why Fort Jackson Is The Army’s Best Kept Secret
Well, it's almost time to load up the moving truck again and head down the road to the next place that the Army has decided our family will serve. Just as I did when it was time to leave Fort Bliss (El Paso) and Fort Gordon (Augusta), I can't let this time pass without taking … Continue reading Some Thoughts On Columbia and Why Fort Jackson Is The Army’s Best Kept Secret
