To Our Beloved Friends & Family, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Hastings family – where do I begin? Twenty-twenty three has truly been a special and chaotic compilation of life events, as we have not only enjoyed our first year of marriage, but did so in three different homes, in three different states with the Marine Corps. And, while I could sit and write a novel on the lessons God has taught us through this adventure that is only just beginning, I will su

I had a WHOLE post written up about the importance of developing a rhythm of rest within out lives but delayed posting it because once again I found myself ill. Yet, I find God had purpose even in the waiting - as He usually does. See, on Sunday my husband and I attended our little Oklahoma church and the message was on the Christmas story - something I have heard hundreds of times over the years - particularly focusing on Mary and Joseph. And, the pastor did so in a way I ha

Let’s talk about the little moments. I distinctly remember those mornings I awoke in recovery and discouragement struck immediately,...

Have you ever felt behind in life? As I have conversed with friends and family over the last few weeks I have been intrigued by this commonly appearing sentiment uttered in discouraged and frustrated tones. Particularly as it is something I, myself, have been battling in the depths of my mind with 2023 rapidly coming to a close. It is a feeling that I am not where I should be, or the knowledge that I am not where I dreamed I would be by this age, accompanied by a desire to ch

Oh, the holidays. Growing up they were such a magical time, like there was something in the air causing you to view that time from...

Yes, we are chatting about grocery shopping because the weekly task can be overwhelming enough for anyone, let alone an individual in the...