The Astronaut's Wife

About the book

Stacey Morgan kissed her husband goodbye before he donned his space suit on July 20, 2019 and headed to his waiting Soyuz rocket.

With an overwhelming mix of pride, excitement, and terror, she and her children held hands and watched the rocket ignite and lift off for a nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station.

This is the story of the astronaut’s wife—a journey full of unexpected twists and turns. While the love of her life orbited the Earth, Stacey was about to embark on a knock-your-socks-off adventure right here at home. Experience this deeply meaningful season with Stacey—full of unique challenges and surreal opportunities—and discover rich lessons in

preparing for any mission or adventure life throws at you
trusting God when you feel weak or alone
rediscovering your fun side when you’ve been trapped in survival mode too long
choosing hope in the face of fear and uncertainty

Stories about outer space remind us that God is so much bigger than we can imagine. But stories of family, of connection, of figuring out the hard times and walking through them together remind us that God is, at the same time, personal and intimate and caring. He is all these things, and I’m thankful for the way Stacey masterfully weaves that truth into these stories of an astronaut’s wife. You are about to embark on one of the most unique journeys I’ve ever seen with one of the funniest, kindest, and best guides around. As you read, may God meet you in your own story in ways that are—forgive me—out of this world.

ANNIE F. DOWNS,

bestselling author of 100 Days to Be Brave

Stacey Morgan has written a book that is so true to life that I felt as if I were reading about my own experience! Based on her husband’s nine-month deployment to the International Space Station, Stacey takes us on her family’s amazing journey from launch to landing and beyond, offering a rare insider’s look from an astronaut’s wife’s perspective.

JOANN PETRIE CARR,

former Apollo astronaut’s wife and author of Keeper of the Flame

Stacey’s humour, honesty, and resilience shine through in this book. All are essential qualities for a military and astronaut spouse. She is a fantastic support not only for Drew and her family but also to the wider community. She does everything with a great sense of fun and a heavy dose of reality. Thanks for telling our story, Stacey!

REBECCA PEAKE,

wife of British astronaut Tim Peake

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Stacey Morgan is always ready with a funny or thoughtful story from her own life.

Whether it be holding down the home front during Special Forces military deployments, working for the Smithsonian, skydiving, teaching her teens to drive, taking roller-skating lessons, or blasting her husband into outer space. A women’s ministry leader for over fifteen years, Stacey is an executive leadership coach for MOPS International, a nonprofit focused on the unique needs of mothers around the world. She and her husband have four children.

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