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How a Cabin in North Carolina Became Part of Our Empty Nest Plans
During our entire time in military ministry, we have known from the day we drove away from our hometown, that we would one day return. Southeast Tennessee is the place we consider home, no matter where the Army takes us. It’s where our parents are. It’s where we have deep roots. It’s where we believe Continue reading
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The Necessity of Close Proximity Friendships
It seems that with every small, and sometimes, hardly noticeable shift in life, the way I’m showing up in friendships takes on different forms. Things have felt different lately and I can’t quite put my finger on what has changed or if I have changed. I’d like to examine some considerations and offer some thoughts. Continue reading
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2025 Goal Check-in #1
As we begin to wind down 2025, I wanted to spread out my 25 for 2025 goal check-ins and address five at a time in five different posts, ahead of late December when I’ll turn my attention to new inspiration for a new year. Here are updates on five of my goals: Hit 25 Total Continue reading
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In 2025, What Do We Think About Blogging?
Over the past many years, I have basically left this blog alone. I continue to pay my annual domain registration fee and every year wonder if I should keep paying it or just sunset the whole thing. I feel very protective of this space and not many weeks go by that I tell myself, just Continue reading
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2024 Year-in-Review: 7 Questions About The Year
*adapted from Full Focus Co Among all movie genres, 2024 stood out as a year of Adventure. Key characteristics of an adventure movie: When I consider all of our family adventures this year, I would say we all exhibited a fair amount of courage, determination, and resourcefulness. Many, many quests and goals for 2024: namely, Continue reading
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Williamsburg (Fort Eustis) Top Ten
(Disclaimer: This post is indulgently long to read. It might take you 20 or 30 minutes, maybe longer if you study the pictures. It took me days to write and years to live. This long-form reflection is my way of cataloging our family story and a way to revisit memories over time. Proceed with caution.) Continue reading
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Fort Campbell Top Ten
Every time we leave a duty assignment, part of my closure involves writing a sentimental blogpost where I pour out my heart. I do this primarily as an act of healthy reflection and also for posterity so I can remember those details that are sure to fade with time and distance. For the longest, I Continue reading
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Top 10 Purchases That Defined 2021
All year I have completed LOTS of 10 Good Things Lists. At the conclusion of 2021, I’m writing a series of blog posts on some of the best things that got me through this year. This list is dedicated to the top ten items I would say made the biggest impact on me during 2021. Continue reading
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February Wood Family Adventures
One of the things I have done over the years that has added immense value to me is to regularly document our family life. The benefits include: a succinct way to organize photos and memories, a digital scrapbook/record book of daily life that will be archived in a way that brings our entire family joy Continue reading
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January Wood Family Adventures
One of the things I have done over the years that has added immense value to me is to regularly document our family life. The benefits include: a succinct way to organize photos and memories, a digital scrapbook/record book of daily life that will be archived in a way that brings our entire family joy Continue reading
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