January 4th, I woke up way before my alarm (a very rare event for me). I immediately rolled over and started shaking William, "Wake up! Wake up! We're moving to Germany today!!!!", followed by loud pitch squeals. (Clearly, my attitude has changed since that day in June, all thanks to the Lord above.) We got to … Continue reading Best Fit
I just love the month of December. It's full and festive. It wraps up the year, yet preps for the next. It's the birth month of Christ. It's the midpoint of a school year. It's family and warm clothes and presents and cookies and lights and all things magical. (And it just so happens to be the month William and … Continue reading Very New Year
The Truth Behind our 1st PCS Orders
April 4, 2015 was one of my favorite days. William Fine and I were "finelly" husband and wife... which also meant we were finally saying goodbye to long distance! We left our wedding reception that night, proudly displaying a banner that represented just that. October 7, 2016, was another one of my favorite days. William Fine was "finelly" home from his first … Continue reading The Tables Have Turned
The whole month of September I was asked, "So... do you feel like it went by quickly?" (For those of you who are new here: they're refering to The Deployment). I would usually smile and reply, "Yes.... anddd no...". The question never felt easy to answer. Yes, seemed to slip out first, probably because we were in the final month. … Continue reading Sweet Comfort
It was my 10th day in Utah and 2nd to last day on my summer nanny adventure. I could see the light at the end of the tunnel but it still didn't seem close enough. In some ways the summer had flown by, but in others, it felt like the longest - most exhausting - … Continue reading Saved by Shania
Two years ago today, William promoted to 1st Lieutenant. And I was so honored that he wanted me, his fiancé, to be there to pin him. It was an exciting day in our relationship and, as we left there to go take engagement photos (because when you're dating long distance you cram 896 things into a 3 day weekend), I distinctly remember thinking … Continue reading Days Like Today
One of the greatest perks of working in a school is that you still get a summer break as an adult. You're free to spend the day at the pool, stay out late at night, have breakfast, lunch and dinner on the deck, leave town as you please -- and still get a paid for it. Hal-le-lu-jah. So you … Continue reading California Crazy
The clock struck midnight and I was still lying there wide awake. I had tried everything: Reading. Essential Oils. Praying. Gilmore Girls. Nothing was working. My flight would be leaving in few hours and I knew I needed rest. But my head and heart were working hard together to ensure I wouldn’t accidentally sleep through … Continue reading My Husband’s Home
On May 25, 1994, my perfect four years on earth were suddenly interrupted, when my parents insisted I meet this 11 lb, 11 oz, dark haired baby, they called Emily. My grandparents, aunts and uncles all seemed so happy about this Emily person. But I wasn’t so sure. “When is she going back to the hospital?", I asked, … Continue reading My Sister, My Friend
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