April 16, 2021

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Travel Nurses Traveling with Family

Posted on April 16, 2021May 19, 2021 by Medical Staffing Options

This article was provided by Medical Staffing Options.

A travel nurse can travel all over the country, taking RN travel jobs wherever they go. They might travel to a sunny destination like California, Arizona, or Florida to escape winter’s cold. In the summer, maybe they’ll advantage of the season to enjoy outdoor adventures in the wilds of Alaska. The sky’s the limit, making this career an especially exciting one, but is it only for those who are single or have a travel nursing partner?

Many nurses automatically assume that travel nursing jobs are only for those who can easily pick up and go at any time without a family to worry about. But the reality is, this is a flexible career that allows a registered nurse to travel with their family if they choose to. While it may take some planning ahead, it’s an incredible opportunity to explore new places, create shared memories, and spend more quality time with the ones you love in between shifts.

Agencies That Allow Travel Nurses to Travel with Their Family

Nearly all agencies allow travel nurses to travel with their families, but as with anything, some are better at handling the challenges that can come with it. After checking out Medical Staffing Options RN jobs, for example, you’ll want to speak to a recruiter to find out their level of experience in working with a registered nurse who travels with family. Even if they have limited or no experience, as long as they’re willing to put in the extra effort, that can go a long way in ensuring a positive outcome. A good recruiter will take care of all the details, ensuring that a travel nurse and their family have all the resources needed for a successful assignment.

Housing Considerations

Of course, when traveling with family, there are other things to thinking about, like housing. Typically, a travel nurse is provided with a furnished one-bedroom apartment or another type of similar accommodation at no cost. Some agencies like Medical Staffing Options even have a dedicated travel and housing department that can help you find the job and accommodations that best fit your life. For those who need more space to bring a spouse and the kids, it’s usually possible to pay the additional cost for more bedrooms. Or you might choose to take the housing stipend and secure your own space.

Some nurses travel with their families in RVs, which allows them to take home even more money. Usually, the housing stipend is quite a bit more than the cost of parking the RV and paying for utilities, which means there’s quite a bit left over to save, use for enjoying the attractions and activities in the area, or something else. When the assignment is over, it’s easy to go to the next one as there’s no packing and unpacking. All you have to do is drive.

What About School?

If you have school-aged kids, you can still travel as many travel nurses do. In fact, the opportunity to visit multiple destinations, learn more about them and take part in experiences they wouldn’t necessarily get back home is an education in itself. There’s no one right way to do it – some travel nurses choose to home school their kids, while others take only summer travel assignments while school is out.

Childcare Considerations

There are other considerations for those with young children. Travel nurses who travel with a non-working spouse usually don’t have to worry about it but traveling on your own or with a partner who will be working means making the necessary childcare arrangements. While that may sound difficult, by getting in touch with nurses already working in the area, there’s a good possibility that you’ll get recommendations. Your recruiter might know someone you can talk to or at least lead you in the right direction. Another option is to search travel nursing forums to see if you can connect with someone working at the facility or in the destination. Either way, getting it set up before you arrive is essential to ensure you’re ready for your first day on the job.

By Krista Berge

September 11, 2020

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The First Year Isn’t the Hardest Year

Posted on September 11, 2020August 25, 2020 by Krista Berge

Brian’s been gone for two years today. Ugh. Two. Years. (Annnnddd reality hit again with typing that)

So today, in a nutshell, was harsh.

I don’t know what I was expecting but it wasn’t this. I mean, we made it through year one, the hardest year, right? But today…it was foggy one moment with “Wait, what happened?” & clear the next as the ache in my chest stole every breath from me.

Today, my mind told me I deserved it all.

Every crack in my heart, every hardship, every tear. That this was my fault. That I didn’t try hard enough, that I didn’t pray correctly, that it was me that chose the wrong doctors. Once again I was able to understand a little bit of Brian’s pain. A small glimpse into depression.

Funny how we can beat ourselves up BUT if my friend was sitting in my shoes and saying these ridiculous things to me, I would probably have to shake her and scream “STOP! Don’t you dare do this!”

So what can I do to fight against these lies swirling in my head tonight?

Well….I decided to let you into the darkness a little more. I want to try and help you understand grief during the second year. Because let’s face it, none of us are immune to it. We will, or we already have, at one point or another, experienced a significant (the word doesn’t even describe it) loss.

1. It’s not just one day

I lost Brian to depression before I even lost Brian. But today is the day I found him and knew nothing would ever go back to the way it was. Today is the day he met Jesus and become whole. Tomorrow is the day he was pronounced, the following is the day our kids knew Daddy was going to Heaven, and the day after that is the day I received the phone call that all of his organs had been donated. For most of us in grief, there is the last day we saw them, the last day we had hope, the last time we talked to them. It is never just one day of loss.

2. Everyone is lying if they tell you the first year is the hardest.

I woke up thinking it was all going to be better after the first 365 days, but it was worse. Much, much worse. The end of the first year only confirmed I had to do this all over again. I didn’t have to make it through the “firsts” but the “seconds” and “thirds” and so on and SO ON! Booooo!

3. I regret every single moment leading up to it.

This isn’t just a “suicide thing” either. This is anyone that has ever lost anyone. We wish we kissed them longer, harder, more, or even at all. We wish we didn’t take the long way home. That we called and said “I love you” one more time. That we followed our intuition. Anything. It’s hard pulling yourself out of that terrible loop.

4. I am exhausted more now than ever.

I swear adrenaline and denial were the only things that kept me going for the longest time. Now, it’s only by God’s grace I can roll out of bed. People tend to go back to their normal lives while those in grief are left wondering what “normal” even looks like anymore.

5. AND there is hope in making it through another year.

I used to say we lost Brian BUT God is good. I now feel we lost Brian AND God is good. See what I did there? I changed one word and it reminds me that God is God and I am not. I am constantly learning to change one word. I don’t HAVE to get up to take care of the kids…I GET to take care of these loud creatures that God entrusted me with. I am in pain, we all are, AND God is good.

So there you go. Enjoy my dark and twisty thoughts. Even though He has slain me, my future, my dreams, I will praise Him. I will shout of His goodness! Praise Him in my pain! I will point you to the one who gives and takes away! This is the hard part you guys…this is the place between the pain of this world and the promise of the next.

Praying for your heart right now ❤️

Please, if you are struggling with your mental health and/or suicidal thoughts, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HELLO to 741741

By TaleMed

December 17, 2019

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How Do Travel Nurses Travel with Family?

Posted on December 17, 2019January 26, 2023 by TaleMed

This article provided by: TaleMed

Can Travel Nurses Bring Their Families on Assignments?

Travel nurses are sometimes faced with a hard choice — work or family? Maybe you started traveling when you were single, but what happens when you marry and have children? Can you really “have it all”?

There are challenges and rewards to having a family while on the road. Travel nurses get to explore exciting new places and cultures, both on the job and during downtime. They also can share that experience with their significant others and children.

What Works Best for You?

Traveling alone takes much less coordination. A flexible schedule also increases the potential for you to earn more during your assignment by taking overtime or extensions. “Having a flexible schedule helps when you have a family as well,” says Jeremy Anderson, TaleMed Staffing Team Manager “You can plan your shifts as needed at the times that work best for your family’s needs.”

Some travel nurses try to have the best of both worlds and stay close to home. Maybe they want to support their child who has obligations they can’t easily leave, like school sports or band. As HealthLeaders magazine reports, “You can obtain assignments that are a comfortable drives away from home.”

Many travel nurses who don’t have children or have adult children bring their partners along on assignments. TaleMed works with several traveling pairs – two friends or couples early on in their relationship or married for 30+ years.

The Benefits of Traveling with Family

Being a traveling healthcare professional with children can seem daunting, but there are many benefits. Traveling with kids can be fun, rewarding and educational:

You’re there for important milestones and can create stronger bonds through shared experiences and memories.
Being on the job can also be a “Working Vacation,” as days off mean trips to new and different parks, beaches, cities and restaurants.
Travel can be a teaching opportunity for children to grow, learn and be flexible.

No matter where you are around the country, having your family with you provides a sense of home. “When you go to a new hospital, it’s like the first day of school,” says Jeremy. “At the end of the day, you have your family to come home to. You’re out of your comfort zone, but you still have some familiarity.”

Plan Before Traveling

If you’re bringing family along, it’s a good idea to talk with your recruiter and make a travel plan before you hit the road. The National Association of Travel Healthcare Organizations notes that travel expenses and housing are often included in the pay package for an assignment. But there’s lots of flexibility in finding the right place. Don’t be afraid to ensure your temporary home has:

A comfortable amount of space, including the number of bedrooms
An easy way to do laundry
A number of nearby activities, such as parks and playgrounds

If you’re traveling with a family, be sure to think about all contingencies. For example, research the names of physicians and hospitals near your temporary home to save yourself the stress of finding a doctor if someone in your family is sick. Traveling families need to plan around schooling. You need enrollment information on local schools or a plan to homeschool your kids. Some travelers will schedule their assignment for their kids’ summer break to avoid school logistics.

“Finding a job for a spouse while you’re traveling isn’t as challenging as you think. A lot of jobs can be done remotely or as freelance work. A local part-time position can help to integrate into the community,” says Jeremy Anderson.

“In addition to travel logistics, it’s important to ensure that the assignment will be the best situation for you and your family,” says Jeremy. “Make sure to ask a lot of questions in your interview with the hiring manager so you have a complete understanding of shift requirements, responsibilities, call expectations, floating policy and more.”

Life on the Road

One way to avoid the logistical issues of a car and housing is using an RV or trailer. Travel nurse Larry Pitts and his family travel this way and love it.

Larry started his career as an ER nurse in North Carolina. “I met countless travel nurses,” he remembers. “They told me about traveling all over the U.S.”

Now he, his stay-at-home wife and 20-month-old daughter travel to assignments in a fifth-wheel camper and love seeing the country together.

“Live in a camper for two years, and you won’t be a hoarder,” he says. “You realize everything you take for granted, like running water, space and convenience.”

The pros, however, far outweigh the cons. “My best assignment was in Arizona,” says Larry. “It’s close to everything, including the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff and Las Vegas. It’s like being on vacation 365 days a year!”

Travel nurses don’t have to choose between a career or family. You can travel and live all over the country with your family by your side.

We hope this article has given you some tips on traveling with family! If you would like more tips or advice on traveling with family these articles are great resources: It is Possible to Take a Travel Nurse Assignment with a Family and Frequently Asked Friday: Tips for Traveling with Children.

By AMN Healthcare

October 30, 2019

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Can Travel Nurses Bring their Family on an Assignment?

Posted on October 30, 2019January 26, 2023 by AMN Healthcare

Traveling nurses often wonder if they can bring their loved ones on their assignment.

The answer is yes!

NursesRx allows nurses the opportunity to bring their families and pets while on travel nursing assignments. That’s right, pets are welcome too.

It is important to be around family during the holidays, and travel nurse agencies want you to feel at home while away anytime during the year, no matter the season. Travel nursing with family is guaranteed to provide unique opportunities and memories, such as meeting different people around the country and experiencing historical sites in person. Traveling opens the doors to much more than a new facility—it allows nurses to experience completely different environments and use new technology to advance their careers.

Travel nursing can be filled with unforgettable experiences for travelers and their families. To begin, complete an online application to discuss high-paying travel nursing jobs with a recruiter.

Tips for Bringing Family on a Travel Assignment – there really aren’t any tips in this section

Who doesn’t want to share the traveling experience with a loved one? Travel nurses can bring their family on an assignment with them for an adventure across the U.S! There are a few tips to make any travel nurse’s planning process easier.

Recruiters urge all travel nurses to inform their recruiter as soon as possible to bring their family along. This allows recruiters to help accommodate the family’s needs.
Be open-minded to trying new things and meeting new people along the way.
Network with other travel nurses because you could always end up going to a different facility together.
Always keep any medical records and basic certifications up to date to speed along the submission process for an assignment.
Travel nurse companies encourage travelers to explore new surroundings on their days off! Travelers never know what kind of hidden gems can be found around their travel assignment location.

It is a priority to relieve any traveling stress for nurses to provide high-quality patient care every day.

Read travel nurse Sharon Victoria-Cain’s story, as she was able to take an amazing travel assignment in California with her husband.

If you are a new travel nurse or looking into becoming a travel nurse:

START HERE

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By Gifted Healthcare

December 11, 2018

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Griswold Family Guide to Travel Nursing

Posted on December 11, 2018August 31, 2023 by Gifted Healthcare

This article is provided by Gifted Healthcare

Travel nursing allows us to experience the freedom of living on the road. That sounds so liberating until you add a stroller that won’t ever fold right, bickering in the backseat about who’s turn it is to pick music, and a tired husband who can’t get the GPS to work. Traveling with a family can feel like a real-life Griswold adventure. While I can’t tell you how to properly install that giant “foldable” car seat, here are some tips on travel nursing with the whole family.

Griswold Family Guide to Travel Nursing

1. Talk about the change early and often

Once you get bitten by the travel bug, bring it up with your partner or children. People do best when they have ample time to consider a new idea. It allows family members to ask questions about the transition, feels more in control of their surroundings, and feel like they’re part of the decision making process.

2. Help make a family packing list

Family Guide — Photo provided by Joshua White via Instagram @mobyandahad

As a kid, my parents let my 8-year-old brother pack his own suitcase before a week-long trip to Florida. When we arrived, he opened his bag to reveal 1 stained t-shirt, a teddy bear, half a bottle of orange soda, and my dad’s toothbrush. Needless to say, he nailed it. After a quick trip to the store, my mom vowed to always write out a list of what we would need on any trip. Traveling away from home for an extended period of time can seem really scary. By having a conversation with your kids about what items they will need, you help them break down a big task into smaller, easy to handle goals and tasks.

3. Communicate about the fun things to do at your destination

If there’s one thing I never want to hear again is the whiny chorus of “I’m bored!” If your child is anything like you, they probably get excited about trying new things. Before you pack the car, show your kiddo some photos of your destination city. Are you near any big landmarks or playgrounds? Is there a totally awesome museum or trampoline park near your housing or assignment? Younger kids especially will respond to visual images of the fun they can have on the road. Showing where they’re traveling on a map can be fun for all aspiring wanderers.

4. Find your tribe!

Raising kids can feel like a full time job, especially if you’re adjusting to new schedules, co-workers, and charting procedures. Websites like Care.com and MeetUp.com can help you find affordable housekeepers, date night babysitters, and playgroups for families with similar interests. When you feel more connected with your travel destination community, your kids watch you model essential skills in making friends and forming connections. Plus every parent deserves an opportunity to seem like the glamourous expert traveler and coolest mom in town.

5. Help your kiddo design their space

I like that Taylor Swift song, “Blank Space” but that doesn’t mean I want my walls to be white! Pack some photos of your children’s friends from school or let them pick out some posters at the local craft store. If your child feels like they have some influence in their world, they are a lot more likely to want to go with the flow. Calm, happy kids are every parent’s dream. By helping them decorate their temporary room with things that remind them of their space at home, you can avoid other arguments with your teen that stem from feeling disconnected or alone.

6. Remember that this is an incredible opportunity

Traveling solo can mean less to plan for, but the joy of traveling with children is one you’ll tell stories about. Sure, there may be nights where you get lost off the highway or have something unexpected change your plans. But those aren’t the reasons you do this. You want to travel with your family because it’s exciting to watch your children grow and try new things. You want to be your best self because you’ve started noticing just how much your teen talks like you. You see your kids adjust and change in ways you never imagined. Most of all, you make memories together that one day will be told to your future grandkids.

Okay, I won’t be too sappy, but the point is, you are living a life some people only ever dream about with the joy and support of a loving family. Stress is normal for anyone with kids, but travel nurses know how to grow, adapt, and thrive in any environment.

By Andrew Ferguson

November 27, 2018

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Travels with Knox

Posted on November 27, 2018May 20, 2021 by Andrew Ferguson

Our travel nurse family consists of my wife (the actual nurse), myself (the chronicler), and our four-year-old, Knox (the activity director). We’ve been doing this now for over two years, and with no end to our adventure-seeking insight, we’ll probably be out here for at least two more. Our choice to take this show on the road has very possibly been the best one we’ve made together. There are good days and bad days, ups and downs, and all the other uncertainties associated with doing cool stuff, but man, all and all, it’s been one heck of a ride-and one none of us would trade for all the milk in the milky way.

I’ve written before about how impressed and proud I am of my wife and all she does for this family and her patients. I have extrapolated some of this appreciation to the entire travel nurse community and have done some articles for The Gypsy Nurse expressing those sentiments.

Travel Nurse Kids

I’ve done a few pieces on my own experiences (mostly comical) and have tried to pass on some of what I’ve learned from our travels. But I haven’t written a lot about our son Knox, or at least not about how travel nursing has affected him. As with some of my own stories, I’ve written about his more comical reactions to things or some general stuff about his relationship to traveling, but I haven’t really gotten into specifics.

In defense of my perceived neglect, Knox has been traveling for over half his life, so it’s all normal to him. He acts like a seasoned traveler smashed into a little kid body, so I sometimes forget what a big impact our lifestyle has had on him.

The little stuff

There’s the little stuff that we sometimes take for granted. Like the fact that he talks about Jeanie’s (my wife) main recruiter like he’s part of the family. “Has John called yet, mommy?” Has John found us a job yet, mommy?” “What’s John up to, mommy?” Or how he’ll ask his mother about turning in her hours worked to the agency she’s with at the time. “Have you turned in your time this week, mommy?” It’s funny and encouraging to see how involved he wants to be (and is) in our daily lives, which revolves around travel nursing issues in many ways. Although I do take it as just part of our lives sometimes, there are other times when it fills my heart with joy to see him interacting in those ways. It won’t be long until he gets promoted from activity director to travel coordinator.

Travel nurse kids are resilient

Knox is more resilient than most adults. He’s not too worried about where his next home will be; he just wants to help pick it out. He’s not afraid to make new friends. As a matter of fact, he thinks of it as part of his job to meet new people. He gets really involved in finding the best places to eat, finding out about what programs are offered for kids his age in the new towns we are in, or finding new adventures for the family to have.

Many things to consider

There are many things to consider when deciding on whether to travel nurse or not. And a child’s well-being is always at the top of that list if you have children. But take it from the parent of a travel nurse child. It’s one of the best decisions you can make if you decide to take your family’s show…on the road.

By Andrew Ferguson

February 5, 2017

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Why My Wife is a Travel Nurse

Posted on February 5, 2017May 20, 2021 by Andrew Ferguson

This article was provided by Travel Nurse Across America®.

Becoming a travel nurse family

My wife and I got together when she was still in nursing school. When she decided that she could tolerate me for the long haul, one of our first decisions was to work towards becoming a travel nurse family. We talked endlessly about the adventures we would have, always caveating our excitement with the knowledge it wasn’t always going to be a day at the beach, but we knew the positive would outweigh the negative. We read all the information on travel nursing we could get our hands on (The Gypsy Nurse being one of the best sources we came across). She contacted several recruiters and worked on getting her license in a compact state. We did our homework on how to travel with our young son, and on how to keep him on track educationally. Finally, with equals parts of excitement and trepidation, we were ready to hit the road.

It has been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made.

All the adventures we’ve had, all the people we’ve met, and all the opportunities to get to know each other better, have meant more to us than can be expressed with mere words. But today we had an experience that explains it as well as I’ll ever be able to. A travel nurse family always has a lot of stories to share, but this will go down as a particularly special one for us.

My wife is just about at the end of her current assignment.

My wife is just about at the end of her current assignment. As of this writing, we’re three days from heading out of town. She was off today, so for lunch, we went to a local hangout for some home-style cooking. When we walked in the place was full. There was a gentleman sitting by himself, that when he saw my wife, waved us over and offered to share his booth. He was the widower of a patient that my wife had taken care of when we first arrived. While at home, she had suffered a stroke and hadn’t survived it. The man recognized my wife and was happy to share our company. It was a bittersweet encounter, but one I will never forget. We laughed as he told stories about all the stuff he did to make his wife mad, and all the things she did to make him happy. It was hard to hold back tears as he talked about the hard times they had, and how it drew them closer and made them an invincible team. You could tell he was very impressed with my wife and the care she provided the woman he loved.

As we sat talking, a lady sitting across from us overheard our conversation. She was a retired nurse who had worked at the hospital my wife was assigned to. She joined our conversation. She said she was happy to finally be getting some rest, but missed the craziness sometimes. She and my wife talked shop, while our young son entertained her husband and the man we were sitting with.

The restaurant was only opened for lunch, we all sat around talking for so long some of the cook staff came out to the dining area. One of the cooks, a kid who would be graduating high school this year (the first boy in his family to receive such an honor), started talking to my wife and her new friend about nursing. He was especially interested in the prospect of getting paid to travel. He said he hadn’t thought about it before, but it sounded like something he wanted to consider.

When it was time for everyone to leave, it was hugs and social media information shared all around. Our son had managed to steal everyone’s heart, and everyone had a hard time letting him go. The gentleman whose wife my wife hadn’t taken care of, thanked us for making his day. He said good ones were harder to come by lately. The young man that was about ready to make his family so proud, said it was the best day he had ever had at work. The retired nurse said she was looking forward to following our exploits online and would love to see us next time we were in town. If we ever go back there, we have a lot of visiting to do.

Days like this make me remember why we do this thing we do. It also makes me remember just how special my wife is, how special nurses are. This day was made possible by my wife, and the opportunities afforded to her as a traveler. It’s a good life, and we’re grateful for it.

By Andrew Ferguson

January 31, 2017

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The Riddle of the Toy

Posted on January 31, 2017May 20, 2021 by Andrew Ferguson

My wife wears the scrubs in the family. She’s been a travel nurse for about a year. Our three-year-old son and I like to tag along. She’s the rock band, and we’re the roadies. I’ve taken to calling our son road dog, which his mother doesn’t find as amusing as I do. Not all nurses have a good sense of humor- it’s the job that does it to them.

What toy stays, what goes, or to storage it goes?

One of the challenges to this lifestyle is the choices that must be made when it comes to what stays, what goes, and what ends up in storage (or in the dumpster). I’m good at letting go. My wife is all right at letting go. Knox, he’s not so good at letting go. For instance, the “Tablet Incident”.

Knox got a hand-me-down, tablet like, electronic toy from one of his cousins. It took four double A batteries. The batteries would last four hours. It had a touch screen that required 3500psi of pressure to illicit a response. The music it played (when it worked) sounded like a drunken crooner with a throat full of shaving cream. It had a crud on it that was only a few minutes away from becoming full blown mold, and smelled like boiled eggs and pigeons. Knox ended up crying in frustration every time he played with it. Of course, he loved it.

One morning I decided it had to go. Mom was at work, and Knox was still sleeping. Normally, I would have to answer to Jeanie when she got off work, but that week she had three heavy patients, So her back was in no shape for a parental throw down. I knew this was my opportunity, so I struck. I threw the tablet in the trash, covered it with coffee grounds, and pretended innocence.

Knox asked about it a couple of times at breakfast, but I told him it was in the shop and quickly redirected him. (I wonder what parents did before they invented redirection? Timeout, maybe?). Things were going well, and I thought I was in the clear, until the puddle jumping. It had rained that morning but was a warm day, so I told him he could jump in the puddles before his bath. I was getting the trash ready to take out when the questioning started.

“Is that the shop?”

“Dad, is that the shop? Why is my tablet in the trash? Why is it so dirty? Who put my tablet in the trash? Does mommy know about this?”

He had laid eyes on his beloved tablet. I stuck to my guns. It had to go. I promised to buy him another tablet as soon as the store started making them again. He knew it didn’t work right, so he was satisfied with this answer for a while. Then Mom came home. He started ratting on me like a wise guy facing back door parole. I was physically marched to the dumpster and forced to recover the tablet. Luckily, the place we were living was a new extended stay, so it had a relatively clean dumpster. I learned a valuable road lesson that day.

You need to have your priorities straight when it comes to toy choice, and you need a system. For us, it’s about having educational toys that are also fun. They need to have travel ability. We try to have battery-powered electronics, along with ones that are rechargeable. If a toy passes the long road trip test, it’s in. If we have a place with a yard or are in need of larger toys for whatever reason, we buy used and then donate them after the assignment is over. This is a good way to teach Knox about giving, without depriving him of the toys that aren’t as cut out for roaming as we are.

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So today, in a nutshell, was harsh.

Today, my mind told me I deserved it all.

So what can I do to fight against these lies swirling in my head tonight?

1. It’s not just one day

2. Everyone is lying if they tell you the first year is the hardest.

3. I regret every single moment leading up to it.

4. I am exhausted more now than ever.

5. AND there is hope in making it through another year.

Praying for your heart right now ❤️

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