As I learn to navigate the world of WordPress stuff happens-this was supposed to be on my "What Knits You Together" Page. That page is where I celebrate those projects that represent hours of prayer, and anxiety turned into creativity as we wait for Homecomings. Why work on something? Because ... READ the POST
A Bridge Too Far?
If you have been a military mom ( or loved one) for any length of time, you know that saying goodbye is part of the territory. It never gets easier. It can get easier to bear if you have a plan. Mine involves knitting, prayer, and pushing myself above and beyond my own limits. As two more of my boys ... READ the POST
Mindfully Honoring the Fallen
Yesterday I was making my pilgrimage to visit my dad buried in section 64 of Arlington National Cemetery. As I dodged the throngs of tourists and bikers paying their respects I was having a hard time keeping it together. Memorial Day is not a holiday for me and many other military family members. It ... READ the POST
To Ashley’s Mom
I caught this news clip online yesterday. The smiling blonde face in a helmet looked like my daughter in Afghanistan and I had to stop and watch. I knew the story. I even knew the dust the one soldier described. But seeing it told in this way especially by her mom-I was deeply touched. Ashley's ... READ the POST
