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It’s Okay to Say “Motherhood is Hard”

Aug 10, 2020Strength 4 Spouses1 Commentfamily, motherhood, reflectionlove, motherhood, stress, struggles

Dear Mamas, During this current season of Covid, virtual schooling, homeschooling, social distancing, remote working, and all of the craziness of 2020, it’s okay to say that “being a mom is hard.” That does not mean that you aren’t grateful for your beautiful little gifts God has given you. It means you’re tired, exhausted, drained,…

I Chose Love

Feb 28, 2020Strength 4 Spousesdeployment, Faith, family, fitness, Guest Post, love, marriage, military lifedeployment, finding strength, love, military life, military spouse

It started off one fateful day at the local college job fair. I had a table for the Boys & Girls Club and he had a table recruiting for the United States Marine Corps. I should’ve known then, but, dress blues…enough said. The thing is, I DIDN’T know. I didn’t know, when during our 9…

What Defines Love in the Military World?

Feb 5, 2019Strength 4 Spouses1 Commentdeployment, family, Guest Post, love, marriage, military lifelove, love languages, military life, military love, military spouses, true love

How does military love differ from relationships in civilian life? Some would say military love can be “fast and furious,” “delicate and timely,” or maybe “cherished and limited.” In the military lifestyle, we know that things can change in a moments notice, so showing love to each other is extremely important and timely. For my…

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,…

Craigslist Dating: How One Woman Found Her Mate Online

Feb 19, 2018Strength 4 Spouses4 Commentsfamily, marriage, Recommended Products, reflection#NeverTooLate, book, experiences, findinglove, independentwomen, life lessons, love, onlinedating, relationships

*I am honored that Author B. Lynn Goodwin has provided a guest post while on her WOW: Women on Writing Book tour promoting her new book Never Too Late: From Wannabe to Wife at 62. She will approach the topic of online dating, which is a subject all too familiar in the military world.* It’s…

5 Budget Friendly Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Feb 9, 2018Strength 4 Spouses2 Commentsreflectionbudgetfriendly, family, love, relationships, savingmoney, valentines

Have you noticed how much prices of things skyrocket around Valentine’s Day? Retailers know you will pay anything to make your special someone feel loved on this day. There’s a smarter way than to fall into the commercialization of this holiday and ruin your finances in the process. Below are five ways to celebrate Valentine’s…

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…

My Miscarriage Story: Heartbreak, Healing, and Hope

Oct 15, 2017Strength 4 Spouses30 Commentsreflectiongrief, healing, loss, love, marriage, military, miscarriage

I had been married to my husband for exactly a year. Then, it happened. I had a late cycle, and decided we would wait another week to take a pregnancy test. We had been trying to have a baby for nine months with no success, so I didn’t want to jinx anything by taking a…

The Perfect Recipe for a Healthy Military Marriage

Jul 24, 2017Strength 4 Spouses1 Commentreflectionintimacy, love, marriage, military

All marriages take work, but a military marriage requires more than the average couple puts in. Military marriages face many stressors that can harm the beautiful love you experienced the day you said “I Do.” Below are several key ingredients that can make a military marriage strong. A tiny dash of thoughtfulness is HUGE-In a…