Don’t Fear a Detour…Embrace It!

Recently, I visited my family in Pittsburgh, which is a four hour drive from where I live. Since I visit frequently the four hour ride is not in the least bit a nuisance to me. However on this particular visit, when I was leaving to return home, part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike I have to…

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Celebrating The 4th of July

When you think of the 4th of July what comes to mind? Probably fireworks, BBQs, maybe camping or boating. That’s what used to come to mind to me as well. Now that I have been a military spouse for over 6 years, and especially now that my husband is deployed, everything has changed in my…

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Give Your Children Grace

We all love our kids. Before I became a mother I never realized how deeply a parent loves their child. It is an intense love that goes beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. There is this primal instinct to protect, nurture and love them with every fiber of our being. With that said, let’s admit it,…

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