I dug my toes into the sand, arms wrapped around my knees, and the sun beating down on my shoulders. It was an unusually warm day on the Oregon coast. I’d come prepared for rain clouds and overcast skies. Instead, I found three perfect weather days.
A warm mug. An open bible. A toy room for our kids to dismantle while we talked. A hike on a cool evening. An invitation to coffee. Saving me a seat. Adding extra dinner plates to their table. Sharing snacks. Telling stories.
A good friend can change everything.
As a military spouse, life rarely stays still long enough to feel permanent. In this reflective essay, Kaci Curtis explores what it means to remain fluid through constant change, shifting identities, and uncertain futures—and how becoming may matter more than ever truly arriving.
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