Hey there. I’m Tiffany, the writer on the other side of your screen.
You know those days where it’s overcast, cloudy, dreary, grey? We all have those days. Sometimes, on those days I struggle to see the sunshine. Maybe you do too?
This blog reminds me to see the sunshine, even on the days where it’s hard to. This is where I come to share my struggles, heartaches, praises, and joys. I hope as I share about my life, I can encourage you along the way. I hope while I remind myself, I also remind you to see the sunshine even in your darkest of days.
Here is the mission statement for my blog:
Seeing Sunshine is a place where I share my life — my struggles, my joys, my homemaking, my faith, and my family — all while reminding myself and my readers to see the sunshine. I believe seeing the sunshine is about being positive and recognizing God’s blessings — even on the hardest days to do so.
More About Me
I’m a country girl at heart, who enjoys thunderstorms, star gazing, and swing sets. I’m a planner, an organizer, and a list-maker.
I married the love of my life in June of 2013 and suddenly found myself trying to learn the ins and outs of military life. If you love looking at wedding pictures like I do, you can check out this post that includes some of our favorite photos from our wedding.
My husband, Travis, and I lived in southern Georgia for the first year and a half of our marriage, and we loved exploring the area around us.
In 2015, Travis was stationed in South Korea for his job, and I moved to Indiana to be near family. We bought our first home — a farm that I grew up next to. Living apart that year was difficult — more difficult than I’ve even shared on my blog — but he came home. And we survived it.
Next, we moved to Missouri. Things started out rough when I had a miscarriage and we lost our first baby. We were only stationed in Missouri for six months, and after much back-and-forth, finally found out where we were moving next — Tennessee. That’s where we welcomed our daughter into the world. Raylee Lynn was born in March of 2017.
We lived there for not-quite two years before moving to our current home in Louisville, Kentucky. If you’re keeping count, that’s five different homes in our five years of marriage! Sheesh! To say we are ready to settle down for awhile would be an understatement. Since my husband transitioned out of the military, we think we will get to stay put for awhile.
While living here in Kentucky, we welcomed our second daughter to the family — Ruth Ann, who we affectionately call Ruthi. She was born in August of 2019. About five months after she was born, I wound up in the hospital and almost died from sepsis due to an infection in my abdomen. But the Lord healed me and saved me, and I am now in full recovery mode.
When I’m not blogging here, I’m working freelance jobs, eating ice cream, or wishing I was at the beach. I love reading, playing board games, and getting pedicures and massages. Who doesn’t, right? Of course, these days you can usually find me chasing my toddler around and changing diapers.
What does Seeing Sunshine mean?
Seeing Sunshine has two main meanings. The first is that in our times of darkness — when we’re stuck in a depression or just having a bad day — it’s up to us to see the sunshine of each day. It’s about being positive and focusing on the good parts of each day, no matter how small they are. Sometimes, I think it’s the only way to get through.
Secondly, Seeing Sunshine is about noticing God’s gifts to us. I like to call them love letters or notes. Anyways, God’s love letters are small, simple things He gives us every day — like love notes from a significant other. These little things can brighten your day, just like sunshine. But it’s up to you to open your eyes and see them.
Be sure to check out my most popular blog posts:
What I Didn’t Know About Miscarriage … Until I Had One
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Loving Your Husband When Your Own Love Tank is Low
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~ Tiffany
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