My mission is to provide you with inspiration and encouragement to live everyday to it's fullest. I do this by sharing the simple things in life such as recipes to the most difficult of things such a life. We all know life is a struggle and many days a balancing act, but I am here to inspire you to do it well. Everything I write about is designed to inspire as well as encourage you to be a "better" you that you can be. Everything I share is raw and real. I do not cover up or sugar coat what I write about. This would benefit no one. My goal is for you to walk away feeling uplifted and encouraged after leaving my page. Lastly, I am here to remind you that you are… enough and beautiful… just the way you are.
Today’s reminder is a simple one, to share your love for those people who are important to you.
So many times, we get consumed by our busyness, that we forget to reach out to those who remain by our sides through every aspect of our life.
Do not take for granted the relationships you hold dear to your heart. Reach out today and show your appreciation to them.
Send a text that simply says, thank you, I appreciate your love or friendship. I am thankful for you or you are beautiful or handsome and I believe in you.
If a text does not work, try making a phone call, or do a quick drive by where they live or work. If these are not appropriate, try an invitation to go out for a coffee or tea. If you are feeling really inspired, try delivering a random boutique of flowers or their favorite little thoughtful gift.
It does not matter what you choose to do, but what does matter, is that you reach out and touch your loved one or special friend’s heart to say thank you, you mean everything to me.
I am a wife, mom, and daughter. I have served in the United States Army, gone to college, and received a Batchelor's Degree in Criminology. I married my husband when he was on active duty in the United States Army so I have the unique knowledge of what it is like to be on both sides of a Military uniform. I have been a wife for a lot longer than when I was in the Army.
While we were stationed in Germany, my daughter, who is 23 years old now was born and I chose to put my career on hold to be a mom and eventually a homeschool mom.
The past 15 years have been wrought with many struggles for various reasons, but it is as a result of those struggles that this blog has come about.
As the years passed and the struggle kept coming, I would say to God, "I'm not sure why we have to go through all of this, but if we have to God, then allow my story to serve as a means of encouragement to others so all this pain isn't for nothing."
Well, the years passed but the struggles never went away. I feel now is the time God wants me to begin sharing my story. It is my prayer as I share my heart that it will serve as a healing opportunity for you, my readers. Know you are not alone. There are hope and encouragement that waits.
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