When we first found out we were being stationed at Aviano Air Force Base in Italy, I felt both excited and overwhelmed. As many...
Prior to taking my kids to Disney World this past year, I hadn’t been in over 20 years. While I will admit that I...
If you’ve recently moved with kids to one of the military bases in the St. Louis area, such as Scott Air Force Base, you’re...
Moving to a new assignment means it's time to say goodbye to your comfortable house and familiar belongings and head to the base or...
You’ve watched the moving truck roll down the street, turned in the keys, piled the kids clutching man’s best friend into the car, and...
Recently, my husband's military record changed to reflect that he now has an "exceptional family member." Prior to the diagnosis, nothing appeared amiss. Afterwards, I experienced an array of...
Gone are the days when I can just pack a small carry-on, drink my coffee, and read a book while I wait for my...
In terms of military assignments, I’ve been pretty fortunate. Even for some locations with mixed reviews, I have always found something positive about my...
First, a story: I was traveling from Dallas to Miami to visit my mom for Easter. I had my three children — ages 10,...
Military Lifestyle
Normalized Overwhelm
Over the Edge
I was standing in the kitchen, washing dishes and doing mental math: I was trying to figure out how to get the...
