Tag: military life
Why Don’t We Celebrate “Normal”?
Recently, when I was in line at the grocery store, I picked up a magazine that boasted "Person of the Year" on the front...
Embrace the Suck: 3 Ways to Embrace the Holidays in a...
When we moved to Florida in November of 2014, I was excited to be away from the ice storms, blizzards, and freezing temps that...
Away From Home for the Holidays … and Still Celebrating!
My family and I enjoy holidays, but we love the Christmas season. The lights and decorations; the cheer and spirit; the food and family. Something...
The Long Journey Home, The Even Longer Trip Around Town
Many of us journey home for the holidays. Or, for a couple of weeks in the summer. Or, in September because we miss our...
Marriage Is Not a Contract to Stay the Same
Lawton, Oklahoma, is where you wanted to spend your first anniversary, right? Me too.
I had traveled to visit my husband who had just...
Beginnings and Endings: When The Move Is Harder Than You Expect
Last week our cat passed away suddenly from congestive heart failure. Her loss was the icing on the cake of what has been...
Quaking In Your Heels: Embracing Vulnerability as Your Greatest Strength
"Sometimes you feel foolish, even look foolish, but you do the thing anyway.”
–Gus, The Go Giver
She’s beautiful, collected, approachable and she's oozing self-confidence. Her...
5 Steps to Clarity When Making Big Decisions
I will never win the award for the world’s most decisive person. For me, the world has always been filled with endless choices. This...
The Humbling Experience of Visiting War Memorials
During a recent visit with my family, I visited the World War II Valor in the Pacific Monument. This national monument is famously home...
Staying Present During a PCS
We all wait for it - the moment those orders officially arrive telling us where to next and when. Whether it is good news...
The Struggle to Thrive in Uncertainty
I still remember the planner my homeroom teacher passed out the first week of middle school. The size of a spiral notebook, it had...
Crisis is the Military Community’s Strong Suit
If you or your family need anything at all, we will be there.
If you are married or related to the military, you have heard this...