Instead of Counting Down the Days until My Marine Came Home, I Counted My Blessings
It was a relatively mild morning in October—cool even, considering we were in the middle of the Mojave Desert. We…
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It was a relatively mild morning in October—cool even, considering we were in the middle of the Mojave Desert. We…
Continue ReadingMy husband and I have experienced two extensive deployments together—the first as newlyweds and now, as parents to four. It…
Continue Reading“I didn’t think we did that anymore.” I wish I could attribute that to one person, but I’ve heard it…
Continue ReadingDear military mom, Going through a whole pregnancy and/or birth alone can be very stressful. You're feeling such guilt because…
Continue ReadingHere we go. He’s leaving again. When is he leaving? Where is he going? How long this time? Nothing I…
Continue ReadingImagine you got the call on Tuesday. Imagine you're at the park with your family, watching your toddler scamper around…
Continue Reading7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. Midnight during a sleep cycle interruption. 4 a.m. 6 a.m. No these are not…
Continue ReadingYou see her driving up to the Chick-fil-A drive-thru a few hours before dinnertime to beat the long lines. She’s…
Continue ReadingDear military spouse, I see you. I see you counting down the days until he’s gone for basic training. I…
Continue ReadingDear Military Spouse, I see you and I want you to know you’re not alone. I know that while…
Continue ReadingIt’s almost like having surgery. You are unsure going in and wake up feeling nervous. Hazy. And when you…
Continue ReadingBlair: 320 days. 11 months. 46 weeks. Finally, after all that time, I would get to see him. In just a…
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