Daddy Always Comes Back
My husband pulled his socks on, only to look up to find our 2-year-old son dragging his boots across the room to him. “Daddy. Shoes! Here go!” He…
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Dear Military Spouse, I See You
Dear military spouse, I see you. I see you counting down the days until he’s gone for basic training. I see you proudly by his side…
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When Your Soldier Doesn’t Come Home
Four years ago today, I got up ridiculously early in the morning to say goodbye to my husband as he was leaving for a six-week training…
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A Letter to the Spouse of the Deployed this Holiday Season
Dear Military Spouse, I see you and I want you to know you’re not alone. I know that while I am looking forward to carving a turkey or…
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10 Things Military Families Want You to Know
A few years back, I wrote a blog about things you should never say to a military spouse. It was a cute little number and it was meant to bring a bit…
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Honoring the Fallen and Their Families on Veterans Day
Veterans Day always reminds me of my papa, or Yucky Papa, as I nicknamed him when I was a toddler. The name came as I went to go hug a very greasy…
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To My Marine Son
I remember the day you were born. I was only a mere 20 years old and scared out of my mind. My life was in turmoil and the relationship with your…
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Salute to the Military Wife
When I said, “I do” three years ago, I wasn’t just joining my husband in marriage, I was also joining the ranks of military spouses…
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Santa, Can You Bring My Daddy Home? Nebraska Girls Get Christmas Wish and We’re All Crying
North Platte, Nebraska had a flood of tears at the Platte River Mall – happy tears, that is. Celebrating Christmas was going to be…
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“Honey, I’m Home!” Military Edition
It will be a year in October that we moved to Tennessee, and for the past five months I have lived here by myself while my husband was gone…
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