Lori Mercer’s Posts
Fire Family Freezer Cooking
The challenge has been thrown down. My husband was giving me those looks all summer when someone said "what's for dinner?" Our crazy spring schedule is still in the recent uncomfortably hungry memories. This fall we will NOT be left without dinner options. I...
Work That Works
The "sweet spot" is when this "life formula" adds up: Committed Marriage + Physical Health + Mental Health + Happy Family Life + Your Work Is also Your Passion (+ your personal cup of tea hobby and interest) = The Sweet Spot Of course that never adds up perfectly. ...
It’s a New Year of Hope Working Mama!
{In 2015, I left a 22 year career in a M-F 8-5 job that I didn't hate but was constantly tearing my heart in two directions. I am so blessed to be in a season where I can be home more for my 4 kids and still be contributing all my purpose and talents in a way that...
A Fresh Outlook On The Approaching Winter
Many wonder and ask me....how is firefighter husband doing and what does he think about all of this we have going on at Firefighter Wife? He is of course my biggest fan and also sacrifices so that we can spend time on this effort in the name of encouraging fire...
10 Things I Learned in One Year as a Fire Wife Blogger
This weekend marks exactly one year since I took over running this website and posted my introductory post here. Since then we've grown by over 10,000 fans on our Facebook page and 1200 members in our Private Wives group. Most importantly, I've learned a lot of life...
No Glitter, All Heart: A Firefighter Wife’s View of FDIC
I've missed the buzz of the excitement post FDIC, but honestly I was reeling from all the wonderful contacts and follow ups after the show. If I had to sum it up in a couple short words, it would be: No Glitter. All Heart. What's up with the glitter? You may...
Forty is Fabulous
Today I turned 40. My heart is overflowing and broken and on fire all at the same time. And I think this is exactly where I need to be. It's overflowing because I have 4 healthy, gorgeous children and a marriage that is forever. Because my parents are healthy and...