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New Year, New Mindset

Jan 23, 2019Strength 4 Spousesfamily, fitness, Guest Post, healing, military life, Personal Developmentexercise, Guest Post, meditation, military life, military spouses, positive mindset

*Guest Post by Heather.* As we head into the new year, everyone has the best of intentions for “new year, new me”. I disagree with this philosophy. Most of the time there isn’t anything wrong with the “you” from the past year. If you look back at all the things you accomplished, there is a…

Faith-Based Infertility Resources for Those in a Season of Waiting

Nov 4, 2018Strength 4 Spouses2 CommentsFaith, family, healing, Infertilityfaith, healing, infertility, miscarriage, spiritual resources

There is nothing more faith-testing than going through infertility. It is hard on your marriage, your self-worth, and it tests your faith constantly. I am here to tell you that holding on to your faith will help you brave the battle of infertility. God has perfect timing and while it may not always make sense…

Lucky Bamboo & A Military Marriage

Oct 17, 2018Strength 4 Spouses1 CommentFaith, family, healing, love, marriage, military lifelove, Lucky Bamboo, marriage, military life, relationships, revitalization

Lucky Bamboo represents luck, strength, love, and prosperity. It is typically given as a gift and can last for a long time if properly cared for. In comparison, marriages too can be long-lasting if the proper care and attention are given. Marriages are not easy, but military marriages have to survive extreme pressures consistently. Distance,…

6 Lies You Should Not Believe After Pregnancy Loss

Oct 12, 2018Strength 4 Spouses3 CommentsFaith, family, healing, Infertility, miscarriage, reflectionhealing, holistic healing, infertility, miscarriage

Losing a baby is one of the most devastating losses one can experience. The grief is such an unbearable pain that takes quite some time to fully heal from. Beyond the sadness you feel, negative thoughts can tend to take root. Those who have gone through pregnancy loss, tend to blame themselves for what happened,…

Giving Back to Military Families, One Room at a Time

Jul 18, 2018Strength 4 Spouses2 Commentsfamily, healing, holistic healing, Nonprofit Organizations, reflection#inspiration, deployment, giving back, military life, military spouses, nonprofits, repurposing furniture, room makeovers, volunteerism, volunteers

How do you give back to your community? Is it through volunteering your time? Do you give back monetarily? Giving back to your local community is important and helps connect you with like-minded individuals. Not to mention, it makes the heart and soul feel good. Military spouses love to give back, because we have all…

WOW: Women on Writing’s Blog Book Tour Review of “Catch a Dream”

Jun 22, 2018Strength 4 Spouses2 Commentshealing, love, Personal Development, Product Reviewbook, bookreview, experiences, faith, Israel, reading, reflection, relationships, romance, self-development

I am honored to review my 3rd book this year from WOW: Women on Writing’s Blog Book tour. Author Wendy Brown-Baez stopped by the blog earlier in the week to discuss the healing power of writing. Her book, To Catch a Dream, was a true journey of faith, healing, and exploration for her. Disclaimers: This…

To the Childless Father This Father’s Day

Jun 8, 2018Strength 4 Spouses8 Commentsfamily, healing, military life, reflection#inspiration, bereaved, bereaved fathers, comfort, Father's Day, miscarriage, pregnancy loss

While pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and miscarriage are still very taboo to speak of, so is the grief of the childless father. Men weep too, we just don’t always see it. There are more bereaved dads out there than society realizes. Let’s make sure they are remembered this Father’s Day. They hurt and need comfort too. From…

WOW! Women on Writing’s Blog Book Tour: Review of “I’m Not Okay”

May 21, 2018Strength 4 Spouses4 Commentshealing, Product Review, reflectionanxiety, book, bookreview, experiences, family, reading, young adult

Anxiety and depression have been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. It has taken years and experiments with all types of therapies and treatments to find what works best. Every person is different and what may work for one may not always work for someone else. I am…

Remembering the Grieving Mom on Mother’s Day

May 6, 2018Strength 4 Spouseshealing, Personal Development, reflectionbereaved mothers, experiences, family, grief, miscarriage, Mothers Day, stillbirth

Mother’s Day is all about showing appreciation for your mom and appreciating so many mothers all across the globe. However, there are many women who will not be celebrating Mother’s Day with their child or children this year. That first Mother’s Day after child loss is the most painful. In fact, most holidays and milestone…

Just One God, Just One-Making it Through Another Pregnancy Announcement

Mar 19, 2018Strength 4 Spouses9 Commentsfamily, healing, Personal Development, reflectionexperiences, faith, grief, miscarriage, pregnancy loss, spiritual strength

“If only I could hide away from the world online, somehow I feel like my pain would be less. Maybe I could shield my mind from exposure to things that trigger my grief.” These are things I speak to myself daily, when I know deep down inside that I cannot run from this pain and…