Every stitch a prayer I am not a master knitter-far from it. I began knitting on the bleachers to control my stress as players tried to smash my kid in smithereens . Now I knit to deal with the anxieties that come with being the mother of military service members. Knitting has become my go to ... READ the POST
Create Something Beautiful
I knit-but other mothers find their soul nurtured by gardening or painting. Still others find solace in quilting. Just like in knitting, every stitch becomes a prayer and a salute to the loved one who is far from home. ... READ the POST
Get Moving!
Doing something physical can get rid of so much anxiety. I have trained for marathons, walked enough miles to get to their duty station. What ever works for you. And trust me you don’t have to be in great shape to feel better by just moving. I included a story in the Sacrifice section of the book ... READ the POST
Volunteer
Doing something for someone else helps us take the focus off of our worries. Whether it is care packages or working in our communities, the joy of service can help us to hold ourselves together. ... READ the POST
Get Outdoors
Just getting away from hustle and bustle even for a brief moment can feed our souls. Breathe in and out-look at the stars. Give yourselves a few moments of calm. And if you are lucky enough to get away longer take time to take care of yourself and relax in the beauty of God’s creation. ... READ the POST
Prayer
My faith sustains me. When the darkness close in I look up to the heavens. i pray a lot-for so many things big and small. We each have our favorite images, prayers and verses that are meaningful to us. My favorite prayer is Psalm 91-known as the Warriors Prayer. ... READ the POST