INSIGHTS

Connection Jun 21, 2026

March 2022

I finished reading "The Power of Moments" and have been challenging myself to create more intentional experiences. With COVID restrictions loosening (for now) I find myself rethinking meet...

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What's Your Word? Jun 21, 2026

January 2022

Happy 2022!

My word for the year is "remember." In 2022 I want to...

Remember those who are important (that's YOU!) and see how I can encourage you, pray for you, or be there.

Remembe...

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Dogs, Doctorate's & Divine Moments Jun 21, 2026

September 2021

We ended the summer by saying goodbye to a dear companion and doggo Rory. A favorite pastime was dog walks where we listened to lectures and prayed for strength to complete my Doctor o...

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Caves Jun 21, 2026

May 2021

January 2018, I started my Doctorate in Strategic Leadership. It was a topic that intrigued me...something I wanted to deep dive. 3,360 hours of research, projects, papers, and presentations...

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Bobcats, Coyotes & Bears, Oh My! Jun 21, 2026

March 2021

Greetings from the Mojave Desert,

Aaron and I ate our way across America and Rory the dog is happy to have a new backyard.

What is life like here? En route, I found out I would be the de...

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Happy New Year Jun 21, 2026

January 2021

Happy New Year!

Here are a few thoughts as we begin a new year.

Question: What's your word for the year? Stolen from John Maxwell, each year I have a theme word that becomes my focus.

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3-2-1 Jun 21, 2026

August 2020

I am stealing a method from James Clear who sends out a "3-2-1" newsletter. It's 3 ideas, 2 quotes, 1 question.

Idea #1 - Consistency isn't glamorous, but it does pay off! I read Clear's...

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The Deployment Stages Jun 21, 2026

July 2020

In case you didn't know, these are the stages of redeployment:

Stage 1: Hurry up and Wait (Travel portion. Bring snacks and patience)

Stage 2: Family Reunion (Family is Home. Bring snacks...

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The Power of the Story Jun 21, 2026

June 2020

Anyone else feel a bit...raw?! With a global pandemic, sickening videos displaying hatred, and "regular" life challenges, we are certainly facing a lot.

Jesus taught parables or stories th...

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Life Hacks Jun 21, 2026

April 2020

Wanted to share some life hacks of the past month or two:

1. The app called "The Chosen" - 8 free episodes - super good!

2. The Contentment Journal by Rachel Cruze (thanks Mary Diamond)....

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Military Deployment Lessons Jun 21, 2026

March 2020

Thank you for all the letters in the AOR. I actually run the post office here and my team is convinced I am part of some mail mafia. I also met a postal federal agent/investigator who taug...

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Creatures, Allergies & 1-Ply Toilet Paper Jun 21, 2026

February 2020

Greetings from the desert!

Life here is full of learning, dust, and new opportunities!

One of my peers recently transferred from the Army so he is loving the Air Force version of a de...

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