Here we are for Day Three of the Forever We'll Remember Memorial Day countdown. Let's go! Did you know that the number thirteen is a number with a lot of meaning to America? It was thirteen colonies that originally made up our great country. Those small little colonies would eventually be the birthing ground of … Continue reading Folds of Remembrance// Forever We’ll Remember Day 3
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A Day To Remember// Forever We’ll Remember Day 1
Welcome to the Forever We'll Remember Memorial Day Countdown. I am glad you decided to join me! This week is a week that I decided to set aside specifically in honor and remembrance of our nation's fallen. I am looking forward to having a few of my sweet friends join me with some guest posts. … Continue reading A Day To Remember// Forever We’ll Remember Day 1
Writers// Expectations vs Reality
We all have those marvelous expectations of what it's like to do or be certain things. Let's face it though—things don't always end up the way we had expected. So today I am going to give a glimpse of what people view writers as versus what we actually are like. Myth #1: Writers Enjoy The … Continue reading Writers// Expectations vs Reality
The Enemy Is Ours// A History Post
I would guess that most of you have heard Oliver Hazard Perry's words, "We have met the enemy, and they are ours." Am I right? I mean it's a pretty well known phrase. Do you know what the circumstances were that surrounded the phrase though? Did you know that it was the result of prayer … Continue reading The Enemy Is Ours// A History Post
The “What’s Your WIP” Tag
So.... it's taken a lot of getting up of nerves before I decided to actually post this. Like — a lot of nerves. Most of you already know that I have been working on a book that, Lord willing, I am hoping to publish in the near future. Today, I am going to give y'all … Continue reading The “What’s Your WIP” Tag
Pray for a Hurricane// A History Post
Yes, you read the title correctly. No, it was not a fluke mistake. There was actually a hurricane that saved Boston as the result of people praying! Today we are going to dive into exactly how this hurricane saved the New England town and why it even came about. So hang on, here we go! … Continue reading Pray for a Hurricane// A History Post
A Wall of Heroes
Probably most of you saw my post remembering Vietnam Veterans Day earlier this week. If you didn't get a chance to check it out yet, you can find it here. With it being a time set aside to thank our Vietnam Veterans, I thought that this week I would do a post reflecting on their … Continue reading A Wall of Heroes
Vietnam War Veterans Day
I know it is very unusual for me to post so many times in one week, but today is Vietnam Veterans Day. My Grandpa and all five of my Great Uncles served during the Vietnam War, so I couldn't just let this one slide past without doing a post — even if it is short. … Continue reading Vietnam War Veterans Day
I Wrote A Guest Post!
Hey, y'all! I am just popping in to let you know that I have had the awesome privilege of writing a guest post for Vanessa Hall today. Head on over to her blog to check it out! Have a blessed day! Alyssa, Hebrews 13:8
Ope, It’s A Midwestern Thing
Today I decided to do something completely out of the ordinary. Why? Because I think it's going to be a lot of fun and my sister has been pestering me to do it for the longest time. 😉 Love ya, sis! This week we are going to dive into the crazy world of the Midwest … Continue reading Ope, It’s A Midwestern Thing