Seize Every Moment of Summer Leave No Matter Where You’re Stationed
Limited time taunts us all, leaving us with the feeling of always waiting on the edge, as the unknown lurks...
The Beacon of Hope Overcome by Darkness
Hope is the foundation of everything. It keeps us firm in our faith and brings some type of understanding to...
Civilian Life is a Dream Just Out of Reach
If you take full advantage of every opportunity, this life can consume you with adventure! You could find yourself traveling...
Losing Yourself in Grief: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Far away in a small-town graveyard in Tennessee, we buried our baby. A place that resembled the region I grew...
Is Infidelity More Common in the Military?
Going into a deployment can put a huge strain on a marriage. Often times leaving both people in the relationship...
10 Ways to Date Your Spouse and Keep Your Military Marriage Alive
Falling in love happens in the blink of an eye, but having a strong marriage takes consistency and a whole...
The Solidarity, Love, and Loss Behind the Sacred Golden Star
Five sharp points bring together a golden symbol of honor. A sacred star that is formed of solidarity, love, and...
Sexual Assault in the Military – How Many Are Not Reporting It At All?
For decades sexual assault and harassment have been known to creep within the ranks of the military. There is a...
America the Beautiful
The Fourth of July is a day that represents more than when it had originated. It is a holiday when all American’s...
I Fell in Love With a Soldier
All it took was a whirlwind summer romance, and I had fallen head-over-heels for a southern, blue-eyed boy with a...
Living Through A Pandemic & The Paused World Around Me
It is Sunday and I am awakened by the sound of whistling coming from the kitchen. A song that I...
You May Not See Their Children, But There Are Mothers All Around You
Every second Sunday in May since 1908 has been a day devoted to mothers. A day that was intended to...
6 Ways the Military is Failing Families (and What I Wish They Would Do Instead)
Although I knew nothing of military life until I married into it, I can say firsthand that there are so...
What is Preventing Military Families from Speaking Out About Housing Issues?
For years now military families have struggled to get help on issues they are facing living in on-post housing. These...
The Unspoken Truth of Bullying from a Military Spouse
This morning I sat down with my cup of coffee and browsed through Facebook on my phone, as I waited...
Getting Accepted Into a Military Academy as a Military Kid
Dignity, Loyalty, Disciple, Integrity, and Perseverance. These are just a few of the values that are placed upon the hillside...
Deployment Prep: What You Should Really Focus On While You Still Have Your Spouse in Your Arms
Every so often my Facebook feed explodes with photos of friends saying see you later, as their spouse embarks on...
When You’re Counting Down the Days Until You Move Again…
Every few years you pick up your life leaving your friends and all that has become familiar to follow the...
