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Lake view, cool breeze, hot coffee. #summer #laket

Lake view, cool breeze, hot coffee. #summer #laketime #lakeview #coffee #starttheday #nohurry #rest #peaceisamindset #motherhood #nextchapter #roadtrip #summervacation

Well hello summer! What’s on your summer agenda?

Well hello summer! What’s on your summer agenda? #summertime #vacay #overdue #cocktail #cocktailtime #relax #slowdays #abouttimeforabreak #neededthis #rejuvenate #rest #familytime #mn #minnesota #minnesotasummer #2mosquitobitesalready #stillworthit #joy #happy #goodtimes #family

This view has been part of so many life events ove

This view has been part of so many life events over the past 3 years. Anxieties, friend hugs, friend disagreements, kids learning, gatherings, so much life. Three years is all we get here. I take it with me for all it taught me. I appreciate it for the good and the bad. God never leads you to the desert to harm you. #bloomwhereplanted #lifelived #itiswellwithmysoul #wentthroughsomestuff #roughdays #solidinfaith #overcomer #overcomingobstacles #interpersonalrelationships #friends #kids #growth #prosperinthedesert #abundancemindset #growthmindset #jesus #desertviews #29palms

“Isn’t that what matters? To have someone who

“Isn’t that what matters? To have someone who can remember with you? To have someone who remembers how far you’ve come?” ― Judy Blume
#worthwhile #timeinvested #relationshipstakework #friendship #womenfriendships #femaleempowerment #notoxicpeople #loveeveryone #stickwiththegoodones #growtogether #women #neighbors #ludwig #29palmsgrowsyou #growthinthedesert #growing #realfriendships #knowpeople #digdeep #realpeople

I am so thankful for all that blogging has brought

I am so thankful for all that blogging has brought into my life but most of all the friendships fostered. So many encouraging bloggers in one place! For a desert outpost it is a treat to connect and “talk shop” which includes parenting, health and wellness, and the technical side of blogging. #bloggingmamas #bloggers #bloggermeetup #desertbloggers #bloggerlife #momlife #workingathome #workingonthego #workwheniwanttowork #encouragingwomen #smartwomen #29palmsbloggers #parenting #moms #realmotherhood #29 #29palms #firstandlast #friends #buildcommunity #strongwomen

No matter where we go we go altogether. #altogethe

No matter where we go we go altogether. #altogethernow #wealwayshaveeachother #nofear #familyfirst #lifeline #lifegoal #familywork #militaryfamily #familymission #notperfect #presentnotperfect #workingonbeingbetter #militaryfamily #pcsseason #wherewego #wegotogether #neveralone #gratitude

Pack Day 1: Meticulous, efficient crew and a very

Pack Day 1: Meticulous, efficient crew and a very well behaved large fluffy pup. #military #militarymove #pcsseason #pcs #movingtime #packedup #gooddog #stbernard #loveher #boringday #boringisgood #boxes #lotsofboxes #day1 #packingup #leaving29 #goodbye29Palms #lessthantwoweeks #almostdone

In a normal year, I would be in Salt Lake City rig

In a normal year, I would be in Salt Lake City right now. Some of my favorite people on the planet and I would be strolling through the lavender and clary sage fields, we would be learning from top natural wellness educators, we would be drinking a lot of Ningxia Red 🍷 💛 and it would feel like heaven.

But this year is FAAAARRR from normal. We all have experienced it. So Young Living is doing a virtual convention this year.
No masses of YL members will be gathering in SLC.
No this year is not normal for multiple reasons, but what is still normal is YL’s commitment to its product purity, their commitment to providing us with the best natural products on the earth, the quality of human beings I have met and become friends with that associate with this company and lifestyle, and my commitment to assisting my current 100+ YL members in achieving their wellness goals.

The new members who have yet to join because they are still learning and deciding, take your time. Do your research.
Those of us sharing and educating will keep learning, practicing and responding when you have questions. We have all the time in the world to help because that is what health provides: time, opportunity, and the desire to help others have what we do.

I am forever grateful that normal life for me includes health, wellness, positive friendships, and the call to help as many people as I can open their eyes to what they can receive from joining us. That won’t change just because this year is different. 💛 #summertime #workfromanywhere #residualincome #lifegoal #2020 #newnormal #virtualeverything #lavenderfields #slc #nextyear #stayhome #convention2020 #thebestgroup #favoritepeople #learning #educating

Moving can be rough, but cuddle buddies help. #do

Moving can be rough, but cuddle buddies help.
#dogs #dogfamily #stbernardsofinstagram #stbernardlove #stbernard #doggycuddles #puppycuddles #therapy #twins #hugs #givehugs #love #militarymove #pcsseason #militarylife #militaryfamily

Two days to packers coming for pack day 1 of 2, an

Two days to packers coming for pack day 1 of 2, and I have been prepping for them for two weeks now. My body is feeling the stress of wondering if I have grabbed all the necessaries to put in the Do Not Pack Room, while trying to clean all the things, plus do our normal laundry. I know it will all work out, but a break was very needed. Rest is part of the equation daily but especially during major life transitions. When my body gives me signs of overload, I have learned to do my best to listen. How do you fit in rest? What reenergizes you? #workhard #resttoo #balance #lifebalance #pcsseason #militaryfamily #militaryspouse #militarylife #legsweretired #energyiseverything #energyboost #restmama #itisoktorest

When you work hard on developing confidence after

When you work hard on developing confidence after years of thinking death would be easier than life... When you make health a primary goal after years of being told you will be sick forever... When you make it a point to tell the truth, be blunt rather than lie, and be transparent rather than two-faced after learning that gossip never results in stronger relationships... ...and people tell you those are the things that are wrong with you. Those are the things that make them feel bad about themselves to the point that they can not even interact with you anymore... ...well that is just not my problem.
The last 3 years taught me that trying my best, loving deeply, listening often without ever being asked for my thoughts, does not guarantee that people will like or love you.
There is peace in knowing that we aren’t here for the approval of the crowd. When the crowd pushes you away it is a compliment. But disengage from wanting the crowd and people will connect with you and you with them much more easily.
Women are not a group that supports each other well, easily. At least not in my experience. But YOU can whether or not the group approves. #lifeandtimes #inthedesert #Godsendsustothedesert #learninghastakenplace #solidconfidence #problempeoplecangoaway #deadweight #prayingforthemstill #notmyproblem #seekJesus #confidenceisnotoffensive #yourselfesteemisyourproblem

As a military spouse, I invest so much energy and

As a military spouse, I invest so much energy and time into building relationships with fellow spouses. The challenge and gift is eventually I work through the relationships that are not positive to find the ones that work. The friends who are willing to listen, let you have your good moments and your bad, and continue to accept you during the journey you have together. Then, we all move our separate directions. It at times feels defeating to work so hard to get to know others, ask for patience from them in getting to know you, and ultimately having such short windows of time to do all of this. Many of you get lifetimes with friends - with daily or weekly time together. Military spouses get a couple of years - if you are blessed to meet social people who stand the test of time and are willing to reciprocate in building a relationship. All that to say, these final weeks here at #29 are reminding me that we military spouses are gritty folks. We accompany our spouses wherever they need to go, we build our support networks by actively becoming the support network of others in the same situation and location, and then we rip out after a few years and start the process all over again. It is a form of missionary work and ministry and personal growth. We don’t have to read a book to give us these life changing experiences. We live them in action each day. And our kids (swipe right) well they sometimes do all of this much better, faster and graciously than we do. #militaryspouses #militarywives #militaryfriends #militarylife #millife #personalgrowth #timeinistimeout #hardtimesbutgoodtimes #friendswhoprevail #givetoget #investinpeople #grace #militarykids #militarykidsrock #resilient #grit #wegotit #alltogethernow #intotheunknown #yetknown #igetyou #yougetme #withtime

Love always starts at home. How we are loved as ch

Love always starts at home. How we are loved as children is how we expect ourselves to love others. This has been true for me. Growing up in a solid family taught me the stability that love provides and that it is unconditional. While we can never control how others will receive our love, we can learn in each relationship how we can best love each other. I see this practiced between my kids. Some are huggers, some are huggers now and then. Some need to talk about every issue big and small, some need me to understand that a phrase of just a few words speaks volumes. They learn a lot about respecting boundaries and continuing to offer love even when the other party may be hesitant to accept. Working to build a solid family - in my opinion - really is the most effective and maybe only effective way to spread love throughout the world. Undoing the damage an unloved person experiences is far harder than starting from birth to build someone who feels loved and therefore can love. Parenting is heavy with the impacts it has over a lifetime but isn’t that the main reminder we all need to remember? #motherhoodimpact #parenting #grace #notperfect #bigimpact #weighsonme #wanttodowell #workhard #seesuccess #mykids #myjob #selfreliance #lovewell #loveothers #beloved #teachthem #ourimpact #bigimpact #lovedoes

#blackoutday2020 because Jesus came for all and wi

#blackoutday2020 because Jesus came for all and will come again to judge. Truth is found in the Bible. Read and forever be changed by true love, conviction, forgiveness, mercy and grace. Everyone gets to receive it should they each choose. #becauseJesus #loveoneanother #loveyourneighborasyourself #allfallshort #allcanberedeemed

This has been a season of studying for me. Funny e

This has been a season of studying for me. Funny enough it has also been a season of rest and peace. From the kids school, their personalities, interpersonal communication with neighbors, friends and in my marriage, I have been working to find clarity, conviction for what I need to change and peace in what I have no control over. It has meant a lot of garage sittin’ to see and hear the kids playing outside in the cul de sac while soaking in good books-mostly the Bible and books written to teach what we actually can do to love others and spread Jesus to everyone we meet. There is so much we do not control in how those we know will accept our love and boundaries, but we always can control consuming Biblical truth and consistently loving people even when that means laying down a boundary or delivering a thought that may be perceived as harsh. Love is not just the happy, easy actions. It is loving enough to make the tough calls too. 💛 #allwecandoislove #loveigive #loveyoureceive #yourchoice #mychoice #receiveloveasgiven #loveislove #intentionmatters #intentions #biblestudy #readingtime #soakingintheword #theonlycompassforlife #convicting #nooneisperfect #liveloveevenwhenitshard

Tomorrow we are done. I am ready for a break from

Tomorrow we are done. I am ready for a break from school as much as the kids. This year, I went back to using a paper planner. Ironic. The January and February pages served me well but March really took a turn. 🤣 Wide open days have actually been a very good thing, though. We slowed down from a hectic pace when all the kids were in sports. I refocused on balance including my own breaks to sit, study, read and chill. Yes moms we deserve that too! I am a big believer that everything happens for a reason- even the events we label as “bad.” God uses it all for His good. Now I am ready for our summer break, a month with family, a move across the country and settling in to a new base and home before we start our next home school year. A new planner will be on its way soon too, but with fewer over-scheduled days, because I do like this slower pace and wide open days most of the time. #balance #schedule #chilltime #lesshustle #morequiet #homeschoollife #plannerlife #lovemyplanner #lifeisbeautiful #slowdowntime #sloweddown #gotthemessage #familyfirst #move #militarylife #militarywife #militarymove #pcsseason #pcs #lifestyle #peaceispriceless

We are sliding into our last days of school for th

We are sliding into our last days of school for this year like 🥴. But a great pair of earrings, good mascara and a great low maintenance hair day can turn it all around. 😅 Gotta do what ya can to focus on the positive, right? 💁‍♀️ Earrings: @wildatheartboutique17
Hair: @madisonreedllb + DIY mermaid hairspray by @naturallivingeasyroute
Mascara: Savvy Minerals
#dressedupforquarantine #nowheretogo #positivemoodstill #staypositive #whateverittakes #withinreason #letGodlead #fashion #notafashionista #willdressuptofeelgood #mymedication #positivevibes #focusonthegood #smallmoments #momlife #realmotherhood #real #notalldaysaregreat #thereisgoodineveryday

Cotton candy clouds are a beautiful sight. Less th

Cotton candy clouds are a beautiful sight. Less than six weeks until we leave the desert. I am focusing on soaking up as much time in gratitude for what I have learned while living here. It has been both the best and worst duty station for me. I got to meet people in person whom I had known online for years. I have overcome my own emotional scars, anxieties and mental blocks. My kids have cultivated a group of friends that with modern technology could be life long friendships for them. I can pretend to know what God did here for me, with me and through me, but I do not even want to presume to be that wise. He is my strength, my purpose, my life force, and what I take from the desert experience - truly - is even more faith that I am a drop in the ocean and God holds power over all.
#withoutHimIamnothing #dropontheocean #smallasagrainofsand #movesmountains #inthedesert #deserttime #faithgrowsinthedesert #moses #jesus #mydesertexperience #desertvibes #godisincontrol #faithgrowth #growtowardGod #inthespirit #gratitude #painequalsgrowth #people #sunsets #cottoncandyclouds

“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest

“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.”
– Walter Winchell
#greatquotes #friends #29 #militarylife #nighthike #wine #realpeople #bereal #loveeveryone #beafriend #findafriend #ludwig #almostover #ending #newbeginning #blurredlines #life

If God can make the desert bloom, then He can work

If God can make the desert bloom, then He can work the same miracle in you.
#Goddoes #inthebeginning #beautyinnature #Godscreation #divine #springtime #springinthedesert #loveblooms #flowersandthorns #allforHispurposes #joshuatree #desertlife #29palms #yuccavalley #highviewnaturetrail #flowers #blooms #bloomwhereplanted #eveninthedesert

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