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Memphis, I Love You.

August 11, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

Recently, during our vacation, I got a peek into what Sam's life is like on a daily basis with Memphis. Yes, I am aware of what happens when he is home, but being on the go, out in public, and caring for him day in and day out was experienced a little differently while we were traveling. I honestly believe that Memphis hated the drive through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2017, anxiety, battle buddy, blessed, blog, dogs, family, feel good, healing, invisible wounds, journey, kindness, love, Memphis, mental health, PTSD, service dog, spouses, support, TBI

Vacation Hangover

August 8, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

Vacation was great---but the "after" is something of a struggle. Do you ever go on vacation and then feel that you need a vacation to recover from vacation? Our week out West wasn't jammed pack with activities every hour on the hour, but after driving what seemed like 24 hours straight through Kansas, I feel like I have vacation hangover--and we've … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2017, blog, breathe, family, journey, smile, spouses

Wake Me Up!

July 28, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

TGIF. I am so glad today is Friday. For some reason, this seems like the.longest.week.ever. I wonder if that has anything to do with the fact that we leave for our vacation on Sunday... Do you struggle to wake up in the morning? From time to time I do. I could drink coffee after coffee and still feel tired, sluggish, and go into nap … [Read more...]

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