I'm a cryer. It can happen during a commercial, a news story, a segment for "America Strong" with David Muir on the nightly news, something my kids do (a good thing, not a bad thing), and sometimes even with Sam when I see how far he has come in his journey of healing. Yesterday I was an emotional mess. It started at school, after being off a … [Read more...]
Don’t Judge…
Hello, readers! It seems like it has been AGES since I have shared a new post, new feelings, and new thoughts. I apologize for that. The Hoekstra's have had a busy few weeks. As we all know, this time of year can be a blur, but we are hoping to enjoy the holiday season which is quickly approaching. I have been reading a lot of articles on the … [Read more...]
Cautious.
This week I am cautious. I hope to avoid some sleepless nights. I am on "high alert" so to speak. Why? July 4th. I know there are mixed feelings about signs that read "combat veteran lives here be cautious with fireworks," but after seeing my husband break down because he felt like one 4th of July holiday was "just like being in Baghdad," I have … [Read more...]
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