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

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...