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Take up your Sword

December 30, 2015 by growin49_wp

Take up your Sword

Too much of “religion” these days focuses on how a person “feels” and on the “worship experience” rather than Teaching the Truth. If the people in attendance experience entertainment, give generously, serve wholeheartedly, even love unconditionally, but leave the assembly with a dull sword and tattered armor, is that congregation fulfilling the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Biblical Truth, growing up in the church, growing up in the Lord, military life

Then we Made Memories

November 11, 2015 by growin49_wp

Then we Made Memories

Today is Veteran’s Day. Nine years ago, this day held much less significance in my life. Then, everything changed. Eight and a half years ago, I married a soldier. By Veteran’s Day 2007, we faced our first deployment while I was pregnant with Dietrich. We realized the value of time, making memories in each moment. I chose to embrace each … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 1 word link up, adventure, memories, military life

The Time I Did Not Kill the Movers

November 3, 2015 by growin49_wp

The Time I Did Not Kill the Movers

One Year Ago we returned stateside. Five Months Ago we received our household goods, not quite in the condition we expected. A month and half ago, the JAG office approved our damage claim, though the claim check took a little over a month to get to us. The replacement parts for the Sleep Number Bed are on their way and we begin to feel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: military life, Military move, military spouse, move, moving, returning stateside, Ten things Tuesday

More about this Transitional Life

July 27, 2015 by growin49_wp

More about this Transitional Life

Ten Things That Surprised Me about Our Transitional Life This list will include items from our transition from living in Germany and returning to the states in addition to leaving the military culture. Though I married into the military, leaving it and getting used to civilian life again has required an adjustment period. Every once in a while, we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: military life, moving, Ten things Tuesday Tagged With: transitions

SQT: Mostly about Insurance Issues

July 24, 2015 by growin49_wp

SQT: Mostly about Insurance Issues

Though I am catching up and I did more writing this week, I’m still feeling incredibly behind. Maybe that is the definition of life as a mom. Without further stalling, here are this week’s Seven Quick Takes. ~1~ Dietrich participated in a summer reading program at church. Though we have only been here a month and a half, he’s read 15 books … [Read more...]

Filed Under: military life, seven quick takes Tagged With: family

The Glue of Anniversaries

July 14, 2015 by growin49_wp

The Glue of Anniversaries

On this day, eight years ago, I woke to Peter's phone call saying he had been bumped from his flight (the Army wouldn't let him off early the day before to get to his own wedding). He made it, just in time - though I guess we would have stalled the ceremony for him. The ceremony and reception are a bit of a blur. We reached a point in the last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: anniversary, marriage, military life Tagged With: family

Weekend Review: The Waiting is Almost Over

May 29, 2015 by growin49_wp

Weekend Review: The Waiting is Almost Over

If you are new here and joining from a link up, welcome. This post is a bit of a review and will contain several link backs to previous posts to get you caught up (or remind you if you’ve been here but forgotten the details). Thanks for stopping by today! Our plane landed at DFW airport on November 1, 2014 – seven months ago (or it will be a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: God's promises, Homecoming, military life, moving Tagged With: family, transitions

Not Really Moving Day…

May 22, 2015 by growin49_wp

Not Really Moving Day…

Today shoulda been moving day. However, we aren't completely through with the military yet. In the past eight years, we have experienced a fair share of challenges at the hands of the military-bureaucratic system. Moving hasn't ever been simple, except that we didn't have to pack or load/unload the truck. This move is proving to be the least … [Read more...]

Filed Under: military life, moving Tagged With: transitions

This Transitional Life

February 24, 2015 by growin49_wp

This Transitional Life

Peter ended his career with the military on November 1, 2014. Since that time, we've been in a state of transition. I've referred to that often in my writing though maybe I haven't been overly specific with the ins and outs of this transitional life. A long time ago, I heard a story about a farmer who wished for a week of Sundays. Sundays were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: God's plan, Leaving the military, month of sundays Tagged With: family, transitions

Final Out Friday

October 31, 2014 by growin49_wp

Final Out Friday

My husband has been in the military a little over eight years. We've been married for most of that time. He has only had two duty stations in that time. However, he's been deployed three times (15 months, 12 months, and 9 months). We were blessed that he came home for the delivery of both children. Even so, he's missed so much. Homecomings are a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: final out, leaving Germany, Leaving the military, military life, travel

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