Sydney Smith

I have challenged myself to a “No Screens November” this year, and instead of going off the grid quietly as… Read More

To my firstborn, I promise you, she is a gift. I know you were confused when we brought her home;… Read More

It’s June--the beginning of summer and what is known in the military world as “PCS season.” As my husband and I… Read More

Back in early May, my little family of three (soon to be four) sat packed in a full car headed… Read More

Written for Military Spouse Appreciation Month It is often that I hear military spouses expressing various frustrations related to feeling… Read More

It’s April, my favorite month here in Texas…when the bluebonnets take over highway medians and hilltops, the month we go… Read More

I’ve always had my own theories about the five love languages. I think this is because I’ve never felt consistent with… Read More

The Realization A few weeks ago, I sat in the pediatric clinic at Darnall Army Medical Center, waiting to be… Read More

She was more than just my friend. She’s the one who’s belly grew beside mine for the same nine months.… Read More

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been reaching out to seasoned military spouses on the topic of PCS cleaning, packing,… Read More

I’ve often wondered how to know with certainty that I am living my life according to the Lord’s will and… Read More

It’s not every day that a military spouse can say her husband works from home. It’s not every day she can… Read More

Dear Military Spouse, You are doing a great job. It took me a long time to figure out those words…… Read More