Tiffany, Author at Seeing Sunshine

What I Didn’t Know About Miscarriage … Until I Had One

February 3, 2016 by Tiffany

I knew a few people who had experienced one or more miscarriages, but most of them never talked about it. I honestly didn't know much about miscarriage -- until I had one. There are so many things I didn't realize, and I know there are others out there who have never experienced such a loss. I want people to have a better understanding of what happens and how the woman feels. I want it to be OK for me to talk about my experience, to be open about the heartbreak and the physical toll this miscarriage caused. Be warned -- this post is real and raw and totally honest. Things I Learned About Continue Reading

When We Lost Our Baby … Twice

February 1, 2016 by Tiffany

This post tells the story of my first pregnancy, as well as the first loss my husband and I have ever experienced together. I wrote this post as therapy for myself and to help others who have never experienced this type of loss to have a better understanding. I've also found that I find comfort in reading the stories of other women who have faced this awful nightmare, so perhaps this will remind someone else experiencing a miscarriage that they are not alone. Travis and I decided we wanted to start a family in September of 2014. We began trying to get pregnant in October 2014. When Continue Reading

Thankful Thursday 01.21.16

January 21, 2016 by Tiffany

It's been quite some time since I've wrote a Thankful Thursday post. We are right in the midst of our PCS to Missouri -- loading trucks and packing our car, saying goodbyes -- it's been stressful and tough and crazy at times. Because of that, I decided it would be good to write a post about what I'm thankful for. You know, put things in perspective. Here are five things I'm thankful for this week. 1. For the benefits of the military. Sometimes (a lot of the time) I despise the military and how much control it has on my life, but other times I'm very thankful for the benefits we receive. One Continue Reading

Chocolate Heaven

January 20, 2016 by Tiffany

So I was just craving chocolate one day and came up with this recipe. It was my dream -- a chocolate dream filled with heavenly flavors. This dessert is basically like dirt pudding minus the cream cheese with the added surprise of brownies! You heard me right! Who wants to go to chocolate heaven with me? Here's what you'll need: Oreos (1 whole package!) Chocolate pudding (mix + 3 cups of milk) Brownie mix (mix + eggs + water + oil) Whipped cream (sugar + heavy whipping cream) Crush all the Oreos in a large Ziplock bag. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Layer 2/3 of the crushed Continue Reading

How I Hear God

January 18, 2016 by Tiffany

At Allume last year, I met a new friend -- another Tiffany! -- who blogs at In Grace Always. Tiffany asked me if I would consider guest posting for her blog. She is doing a series called Hearing God. When I found out what the series was about, I knew I wanted to join in. Here's what she says about the series: This series' goal is to bring about the awareness and beautiful intimacy that hearing God has on us, and God lead me to some wonderful ladies I met through the Allume Conference, who are brave and bold and willing to share their story of how they have come to hear the voice of God Continue Reading

Wassel

January 13, 2016 by Tiffany

My mom and dad used to have a big fall party every year at their house. We would roast hot dogs and marshmallows, sitting on hay bales around a bonfire. We'd play volleyball before it got dark, and once the sun set we would go on a hayride. My mom always made wassel -- a warm drink that I couldn't get enough of. Wassel is delicious when the weather starts to get cold. Right now, it is freezing in Indiana so wassel is the perfect beverage. I made it for the first time for Travis while he was home visiting, and I made it for his family too. Everybody enjoyed it. Wassel is often served with Continue Reading

Currently {Vol. 15}

January 11, 2016 by Tiffany

I haven't wrote a Currently post since October! There is so much to catch you all up on! Here's what's going on currently ... Thinking about: Everything that needs to get done. Travis is moving back to America (FINALLY!) in about one week, and then we only have a couple days before we move to Missouri. That means there is a ton of stuff to get done! We are hoping to rent out the home we bought this year, so I've been meeting potential renters, cleaning the house, and preparing to pack. My whole mind consists of several to-do lists! Reading: Travis and I recently finished The Continue Reading

2016 Word of the Year

January 8, 2016 by Tiffany

Last year, I broke all the rules and had two words for 2015 -- Brave Adventure. It turns out those were the perfect words for that year. I had to be brave many, many times, and a lot of the year was a complete adventure -- good adventures and bad. We bought a house and property for the first time. My husband and I were living separately due to the military. I traveled to South Korea. We visited Hawaii and the Philippines. I visited Texas and New York. Brave adventure for sure. As 2015 came to a close, I began praying about what my word for 2016 should be. I thought about the things that Continue Reading

Cinnamon Sugar Pecans

January 4, 2016 by Tiffany

I decided to give these little treats a try. After I finished them, my mom was so excited because her grandmother used to always make them. I took them to my mom's house and she got out the old antique candy dish our Grandma Thompson used for her cinnamon sugar pecans. I know it warmed my mama's heart to have these treats sitting in that dish. These are yummy! I wanted to share this recipe if not for anyone else at least for my mom. Here's what you'll need: Pecan halves Egg white Water Vanilla extract Sugar Cinnamon Salt Preheat your oven to 250 degrees and spray a Continue Reading

Guy Behind the Blog Episode 6

December 30, 2015 by Tiffany

It's time for the December Guy Behind the Blog! See what Travis, my husband, had to say about Christmas. Here are this month's questions! 1. What's on your Christmas list this year? My number one wish has already been granted ... spend Christmas with my beautiful wife! Since I'm living in Korea, I wasn't sure if I would be able to get home for Christmas or not, but my leave was signed, my plane tickets were bought, and I made it home! 2. Did you believe in Santa as a child? Do you have any funny Santa stories? I have never believed in Santa Claus. My parents never really pushed Santa Continue Reading

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

December 28, 2015 by Tiffany

Um ... heaven -- that's what these mashed potatoes taste like. They are smooth and creamy and full of flavor. This is now my go-to mashed potato recipe. And the perfect part is it's a crock pot recipe, so it's super easy! Oh, and did I mention you don't have to stand over the sink peeling potatoes for hours? Yeah, heaven. Here's what you'll need: Red potatoes, chopped Garlic cloves, roasted Thyme Chicken broth Butter Heavy cream Chop up your potatoes -- no need to peel. Roast the garlic. Check out this photo if you need to know how to roast the garlic. Add Continue Reading