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Hygge

August 3, 2018 by Cathrine Hoekstra

Hygge: (pronounced hoo-ga), "the art of creating intimacy" or  "coziness of the soul" perhaps "the absence of annoyance" or even "taking pleasure from the presence of soothing things." However you want to define this or even pronounce it (hooga, hhyooguh, herrguh), I find that this coziness approach to life from the Danish is pretty darn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2018, blessed, blog, books, breathe, caregiver, family, feel good, goals, happy, healing, hope, journey, kindness, love, military kids, military spouse, spouses, support

Anxiety

August 2, 2018 by Cathrine Hoekstra

Worriers raise your hand *raising hands* I have to admit, lately, I have been filled with BIG moments of worry. What exactly am I worrying over? K will be a sophomore in high school (hello, driving), C starts fifth grade (flashes of my 5th-grade year), Sam has had some health concerns (fatty liver), school is starting for me and I am teaching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2018, anxiety, blog, breathe, challenge, family, healing, hope, journey, stress, support

Denied.

July 31, 2018 by Cathrine Hoekstra

A few months ago, Sam and I applied for the VA Caregiver Program. This is a nationwide program. This is not just a quick application, this is a massive undertaking to fill out all the paperwork and go through the interview process. A couple of things take place with the veteran. First and foremost, the veteran's medical records, treatment … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2018, battle buddy, blog, breathe, caregiver, challenge, family, goals, healing, hope, invisible wounds, journey, mental health, PTSD, spouses, stress, support, trauma, Veterans

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