Handling Unmet Holiday Expectations with Grace
Has your desire to experience the “perfect” holiday ever let you down? I learned the hard way that my idealized...
Ashley Ashcraft is a military spouse, homeschool mom, and nationally recognized educator. For her service in the Army Aviation community, she was awarded the Yellow Rose of Texas by Governor Rick Perry and the Order of Our Lady of Loreto. Ashley writes about faith-based marriage, parenting, and military life on her blog. She is also a contributing writer for iMOM. Her book, Stop Being A ________ Wife, was inspired by her desire to enjoy marriage amid the trials of military life. Ashley's family is currently stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. She lives with her husband, Tim, and their three sweet (and very spirited) children. To connect with Ashley, visit www.ashleyashcraft.com.
Has your desire to experience the “perfect” holiday ever let you down? I learned the hard way that my idealized...
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