Forever Faithful Marriage Secrets

Do you find yourself looking at an impossible task and ask God, "How the heck am I supposed to do this on my own... while my husband is gone?" Did you know there is an actual verse in the Bible that gives you incredible power beyond this world? My heart skipped a beat when I read it this week, and I want to share it with you RIGHT NOW! Hop on and find out!

Are those that you're closest cause you feel crummy or are they lifting you up with encouragement? Do they tell you that you're being ridiculous for crying and missing your husband or do they call and check on you to make sure you're doing ok and invite you over for dinner? Speaking from someone who easily absorbs others' emotions, I discovered why it's imperative to lean on friends and family that will love me right where I'm at... even when I'm a mess (which is more often than I care to say). Join me as I share how to create a good support system.

What brings about anxiety for you? Is it having so much on your to do list, that you can't even get a load of laundry done and your kids are wearing second day underwear? I'm so tired of being so disorganized and out of control because nothing in this deployed life is consistent. So How do I make it more simple and manageable? Well I think I might just have a solution. Join me as I share my big idea.

Do you wonder why your husband is so sensitive when you snap back at him when he corrects you? Why can't he just take our apology afterwards and move on? I often think this way, and when my husband shared with me this past week just what my "snapping" at him looks like on the other side, I was shocked. Jump on and find out what surprised me so much.

Do you feel like you're entire being and world falls apart when you are in conflict with your husband? I used to think it was just me who was so "sensistive" to my husband's feelings, but I know now that most women feel this same way. Join me as I share how I have discovered how to handle conflict in our marriage without falling prey to all the negative lies in my head.

Do you feel like you're struggling and there's no improvement ahead? Do you think at times that parts of deployment should be easier (like preparing for you husband coming home) so why an my struggling so much? I was reminded that every part of this Deployed Life is a season, and it won't last forever. In this episode I share my struggle to find my joy after my husband returned home and we had to hit the ground running.

Do you often wonder why deployment is so challenging?  What if those challenges could actually grow your relationships... with your husband, your kids, and with Jesus? Now that's just crazy talk, right? Come find out as I share some crazy ideas on how this is possible.

Do you feel like your busy life is stealing your joy? Hop on as I share how to set attainable goals that will bring back your joy and purpose while your husband is deployed.

Does it feel as if "just keeping busy" still leaves you feeling sad or lonely at the end of the day?  Join me as I share why doing just that isn't good enough and how instead you can push through the loneliness while still staying connected with your husband.

Do you feel like you're going to explode as the end draws nearer? Why is it that the close your get to your husband's homecoming the crazier your emotions get? Join me as I share my struggle to push through the end and what helps me cope.

 This is part 3 of a 3 part series about how deployment can create a deeper love in your marriage.  Did you know that deployment can actually improve your trust and commitment with your spouse? I know... crazy right?! Well it might not be so crazy impossible as you think. Listen in as I share how this is possible.

This is part 2 of a 3 part series about how deployment can create a deeper love in your marriage. Do you feel distance and disconnected to your husband while he's deployed and wonder how you can experience intimacy without physical touch? It might surprise you to find out that deployment can actually improve your love and intimacy while you're separated. Join me today as I share how this is true.

How is it possible to grow deeper in love in your marriage while you're separated? I know this sounds CRAZY!! Jump on to hear how I was surprised to discover this answer when Kale was deployed for a year.

Do you feel embarrassed or awkward asking for help? Have you wondered how do you ask for help... or when is it ok to ask for help? Join me to find out what my answer to this is.

Do you feel like you're always at the end of your rope and you have far more on your plate than you can handle while your husband is deployed? Let me reassure you... 1. You are not alone, and 2. You do not have to do it alone. Praise God!! Find out what the secret is to preventing burn out while your husband is gone.

Why do we women, as moms and wives,  often struggle to take care of ourselves while taking care of everyone else? Do you ever stop to realize that in your fear of not wanting to neglect your family, that in fact you might be neglecting your family by not taking care of yourself? Join me today as I share the 3 reasons we don't care for ourselves and how that actually hurts your family and marriage.

Do you find at times it's hard to process all the emotions of deployment? So do I... that's why I started journaling though it. It not only helped me push through the difficult times, but it also gave me a great idea for my first book. Listen in as I share my inspiration for writing my book.

What is it that you think your husband needs from you more than anything? You may be surprised to find out it's not so much your "love" that matters to him. Join me as I share about a very big difference between men and women when it comes to loving one another.

Do you often feel as if you have so little control over what plans happen in your life? Do you get frustrated and mad some days when the military completely changes your plans? The most predicable part of the military is that it's unpredictable. That's why we decided to let go of the things that we cannot change... like being stuck in the desert... and change the things that we can change... listen here to find out what we changed to make our life feel more in control.

Do you tell yourself, there's no way I can drive long distance without my husband? That's just too far... too scary... too stressful. Even though I don't really enjoy the driving part, traveling to see family and making our own adventures is what fuels my excitement and ability to step out and try new things on my own while my husband is gone.  Join me as I share our 3 month long vacation travels during my husband's last deployment.