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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

With This Ring, I Thee Become a Caregiver

July 12, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

Recently, Sam and I celebrated our first year anniversary. The traditional gift is paper, so I wrote a letter and we celebrated in Nashville, Tennessee. We went with the paper tradition and bought tickets for tours of the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry. It was a nice "day-cation" and we wished it could have lasted longer. When we said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2017, anniversary, blessed, blog, deployment, depression, dogs, family, feel good, healing, hope, invisible wounds, Memphis, mental health, military, military spouse, Navarre Beach, PTSD, spouses, stress, TBI, Veterans

Wednesday is My Anniversary <3

June 12, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

June 14 is a very special day. On June 14, 2016 I married my best friend on his birthday. We were married at Navarre Beach in Florida with our parents and kids. Memphis was there, of course, as best dog. I can't believe we've been married a year. It seems a lot longer than that. That's normal, right? In a year we've created so many memories. … [Read more...]

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