In January of this year, I began to miscarry our first child -- our angel baby. Tomorrow is what would have been my due date. I can't help but think of what this month would have been like. Preparing the nursery and making sure everything is just right. Packing a hospital bag. The fear and happiness of knowing baby is coming. Going to the hospital. Getting to hold our first child. Seeing the look on my husband's face as he realizes he is a dad. Watching family members hold our precious little one. So many would-have-beens. This is my letter to our baby in Heaven, our child who we lovingly Continue Reading
Currently {Vol. 17}
Since I took an unofficial break from blogging, or in other words got way too busy and didn't have time to write, I figured my first post as I try to get back into the swing of things should just be an update. That means it's time for a currently post where you can see what I've been up to. Thinking about: How behind I am! Ahh! It feels like there is so much to do -- write blog posts, schedule social media posts, work for my clients, unpack my house, organize, clean, meal plan, make a dentist appointment... The list goes on and on. This move has really thrown me off! I've also been Continue Reading
Controlling Our Fear
This post about fear is sponsored by Illustrated Faith. All opinions are my own. FEAR. It sneaks up on me sometimes. I'm all, "Yeah, I'm trusting God ... la la la..." and then bam, fear strikes! I find myself scared or nervous or worried. (Or all three!) Perhaps, in those moments, I don't really trust God as that much as I thought I did. Fear is a totally real thing, and it can strike at basically anytime. Whether you saw something on the news, or got a phone call with bad news, or perhaps you just started daydreaming about all that could go wrong. Fear and worry go hand-in-hand, and we all Continue Reading
Guy Behind the Blog Episode 11
July is coming to an end, and that means while we are moving you get to read all about my husband Travis. Check out his answers to these five questions for this month. 1. What is one of your favorites memories while we were dating? I loved everything about when we were dating, but the first thing that came to my head was when we drove to the Cincinnati Reds baseball game. It was our very first, out of what is now, many road trips together. I remember on the way back home I looked over and Tiffany's head was leaning up against the window and she was asleep. She looked so peaceful and Continue Reading
Ways to Prepare for a Military Move
This post about preparing for a military move has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions and tips are 100% mine. #RoadTripOil #CollectiveBias We celebrated our first anniversary while living in Georgia. Our second anniversary, I lived in Indiana while Travis lived in South Korea. On our third anniversary, we lived together again, but this time in Missouri. And this week we are moving to Tennessee, where we will most likely end up spending our fourth anniversary. Military moves (also known as PCS) come with the territory, but I have to admit I had no idea Continue Reading
Ways to Protect Your Marriage
I have only been married for three years. To most, we are still newlyweds, still learning and loving and new to this whole marriage thing. It's true. But being in a military marriage has definitely given us extra challenges that civilian newlyweds usually don't have. Our brave adventure, otherwise known as a year of separation while Travis was stationed in Korea, put us through the ringer. I haven't shared a lot about the ups and mostly downs of that time, but I'll be honest and say our marriage almost didn't make it through. We have learned a lot in these three years of military marriage, Continue Reading
The Book that Helped Me Heal After my Miscarriage
I sat there scrolling through Pinterest after searching "miscarriage." I wanted to see all the quotes, read the stories of others', and get any tips and advice I could. I had no idea how to get through and heal from such a painful time, such a deep loss, so I was grasping for anything and everything that could help. I came across a book on Pinterest, and I ordered it. I read that book during my first weeks of having a natural miscarriage. But you know what, it didn't really help. I didn't find it all that comforting or healing. It was a decent book, but I wouldn't recommend it to a Continue Reading
Salmon Patties
I was 21 when I finally tried salmon for the first time. Of course, Travis is the one who got me to try it. I didn't think I liked any seafood except shrimp at the time. Turns out, I love all sorts of seafood and salmon is my favorite fish of all time. You can ask my friends, I seriously order salmon at every restaurant that offers it! My sister-in-law made me salmon patties once, and I was in love. I used her recipe and a recipe I found online, mashed them together, and created my own delicious salmon patties. I love making them because 1) they are easy to make, 2) they are delicious, and Continue Reading
How to Update Archive Posts
I began blogging at Seeing Sunshine around four years ago, and if you looked back at some of my very first posts (now known as archive posts) you might not recognize that it's me writing. Each year, I have gotten better at this blogging thing. I've learned a ton about good content, easy-to-read formatting, and eye-catching graphics, and I've grown so much as a blogger. As bloggers, we should constantly be improving, growing, and strengthening our blogging skills. Our spaces on the internet should keep looking better and better as the months and years go on. But what about all those posts Continue Reading
Best Restaurants Near Fort Leonard Wood
As a kid, teen, and young adult (basically my whole existence until Travis was in the picture) I hated going to new restaurants. I'm a picky eater, and going somewhere new freaks me out. What if they don't have something I like? But now that Travis is in my life, I know he will eat my meal if I don't like it. He's traded meals with me many times. He's also expanded my palate. I used to only eat chicken strips and french fries at basically every restaurant. But now, mostly thanks to Travis, I like more than just chicken! Now that we both enjoy trying new restaurants and new menu items, we Continue Reading
Summer Road Trip Tips
As you read this, I'm sitting on a big beach towel looking out over the sand and waves with the sun soaking into my skin. Every year, Travis' family heads to Panama City Beach, Florida for the annual Stroud family vacation. The first year, Travis and I didn't have too long of a drive since we lived in Georgia. Last year, I came without Travis since he was in Korea. But this year, Travis and I took our longest road trip together -- around 900 miles of driving. We made it, and we have been enjoying time with family. But now, we are about to gear up for our next road trip to head back home. Continue Reading
Nothing is Official in the Military
When we announced we would no longer be moving to New York but instead would be staying here in Missouri, everyone kept asking if it was official. My response was always, "as official as it can be." You see, in the military nothing is ever official. Even after you receive orders, they can still change. In fact, I have even heard stories of people who have moved to their new duty station, started unpacking, and within two weeks their orders had been canceled. They had to move again. If there's one thing you'll learn from military life it's to be flexible. Things will change. A Continue Reading
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