Laura Kelley
Some Family Members Have Four Paws
The military life is full of ups and downs, ins and outs, hellos and goodbyes, friendships that last a season and some that last...
Military Family Lifer
November is the Month of the Military Family. I have been a part of a military family my whole life. My dad served in...
Getting Back into a Routine
As a homeschool mom, the end of summer has both positive and negative connotations. I take a moment to mourn lazy mornings and endless...
Summer Fun!
... maybe it's because my family is from Texas.
... or perhaps because for the last three years we've been stationed at Fort Drum I've...
The Day my Parents had to Say Goodbye
According to Webster's dictionary, "bereaved" means "suffering the death of a loved one." . With July being Bereaved Parents' Awareness Month, I found it fitting to...
When Alzheimer’s Becomes a Reality
Karla has held a unique and special place in my life since I was in the fifth grade. She was my history teacher that...
The Itch to Move
Although I can't speak for all military families, I feel I can safely say that once the majority of military families are at a...
Resiliency
Resiliency. I often hear that word when someone is describing a child who has grown up in a military family. According to the Merriam-Webster...
Strength Comes in All Different Forms
We, as a culture, love any story of strength, courage, determination, and integrity. Stories of the "underdog" tend to pull on our heartstrings all...
The Valentine’s Day That Forever Changed Me
Valentine's Day tends to evoke a variety of emotions and reactions depending on life circumstances, experiences, relationship status, etc, all of which primarily center around...
Just because your New Year’s Resolution “failed”…
It's that time of year... new beginnings and excitement about trying new things (or old things, for that matter). You're pumped. You're ready to...
…But This Year, I’m Thankful For The Chaos.
Last Thanksgiving I felt that a boulder sat on my chest as we gathered with friends to share what we were thankful for. We...