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The Robbery of Miscarriage

Jul 27, 2018Strength 4 Spouses5 CommentsUncategorized#inspiration, faith, family, military life, miscarriage, reflection

I know what loss is. Throughout my 20’s and early 30’s I lost all of my great grandparents and grandparents. I LOVED all of them tremendously. Losing my grandparents truly brought me to my knees. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t wish I could pick up the phone and call each…

Strength 4 Spouses 1st Year Recap

Jul 9, 2018Strength 4 Spouses4 CommentsUncategorized#inspiration, blogoversary, military life, recap, reflection

The Story: The name Strength 4 Spouses was born in Fall of 2016 for a graduate school project that required me to build a website. I wanted to build something that would allow me to share resources and information for military spouses in the Fort Bragg area. I loved the idea behind the website project…

Back from the Field Meals: Grilled Fish Tacos topped with Avocado-Kale Salsa

Apr 20, 2018Strength 4 Spouses14 CommentsRecipes, Uncategorizedavocado kale salsa, budget friendly, fish tacos, healthy eating, military life, salsa

When you are married to someone in the military, you realize how important a home cooked meal is for your spouse. My husband is like a growing child, he is always hungry. When he comes back from the field, I know he is ready to enjoy real food after eating MRE’s for days, weeks, and…

4 Ways to Spread Kindness in the Military Community this Valentine’s Day

Feb 6, 2018Strength 4 Spouses1 Commenthealing, Uncategorizedhelpingothers, kindness, military life, randomactsofkindness, spreadinglove, valentines

Growing up, I always wished for some romantic gesture on the day of love. The problem was, I always seemed to be single on Valentine’s Day. During my childhood, there was one man who made sure I felt special on Valentine’s Day, my dad. He always sent my sister and I flowers every Valentine’s Day…

The Third Time’s a Charm: Baby Showers after Pregnancy Loss

Jan 22, 2018Strength 4 Spouses15 CommentsUncategorized#inspiration, babyshowers, experiences, grief, healing, military life, miscarriage, pregnancy loss

Baby showers are the last place any woman who has been through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infertility issues wants to be for a while. In fact, depending on the stage of grief, going to a baby shower can be a huge emotional trigger that most women in this situation try to avoid. Five months after my…

10 Things That Have Made 2017 Sweeter

Dec 28, 2017Strength 4 Spouses12 CommentsUncategorized2017, dog, faith, family, friends, gardening, looking ahead, military life, new year, reflection

Every year is full of highs and lows. This year has been filled with more sadness and devastation than I ever thought possible. I have never in my life felt pain and brokenness like I have this year. During these tough times, I have tried my best to find some goodness, pleasure, and joy in…

This Holiday Season, Don’t Forget Your Spouse

Dec 15, 2017Strength 4 Spouses3 CommentsUncategorizedchristmas, love, marriage, military, military life, quality time, relationships

During the holiday hustle and bustle, it’s easy to get lost in the to-do list, shopping, planning, gift wrapping, holiday parties, and so on. What about your spouse? What about time for each other? Something my husband and I have always made sure we do is to plan special time for each other weekly. Even…

A Childless Mother’s Most Dreaded Question

Dec 6, 2017Strength 4 Spouses22 CommentsUncategorizedchild loss, childless mother, faith, family, grief, heaven, holidays, loss, military, miscarriage

I never imagined this question would be so difficult. It’s one that I am asked often, most especially as a military wife. In this world, it seems like everyone has children. “Do you have kids?” Two years ago, without hesitation, I would reply “No!” Then, a year ago, without a second thought I would say…