When it comes time for deployment, our service members receive a mile-long list of boxes they have to check. During that time, it’s easy to forget to check the boxes on the other deployment list—our deployment list.
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How to Stay Connected Despite the Distance
Little hands find deployments and the strain of distance as difficult to grasp as adult hands. Many times, children don’t always comprehend the why or reasoning behind a loved one being away.
My duty and privileges as a step-mother are to provide assurance, protection, support, and love for little hands. My husband had two children prior to our marriage; a step-daughter who is 9 and step-son who is 4.
Assignment Dream Sheet: A Pro/Con List
I’ve been a military spouse for quite some time, so when my husband is asked to make a duty station assignment dream sheet, my eyes glaze over a little right before they land in a reluctant roll. We’ve never gotten our first choice, so the whole ordeal feels like a waste of time.
Time that could be better spent eating cookies.
4 Tips for Quality Photos
I’m going to let you in on a little secret that many photographers don’t want to admit: the quality of the camera you use has little to do with making a beautiful image. Don’t get me wrong—a quality camera will serve you well. But, there are so many more factors involved in the production of a stunning photo. Don’t worry! It’s easier than you think to take a quality photo with whatever device you already have.
Military Spouse Career Fears
I never anticipated life as a military spouse being easy. (Heck, I never anticipated life as a regular old spouse being easy.) I don’t think anyone ever does. We pretty much knew what we were signing up for; we weighed the benefits against the drawbacks and decided that yes, we can do this.
We can move wherever they decide they want to send our service member and possibly live there alone if they get deployed.
A PCS is Like a Strict Diet
PCSes really are like a strict diet. Let me explain.
A PCS really is like a strict diet. Let me explain.
When I was 6 years old, I made my first “official” best friend. Her name was Melody, and we were in the same first grade class. Although I don’t remember a lot from when I was 6 years old, I remember that Melody was, in my 6-year-old world, the best thing to ever happen. We had a lot in common—her dad was in the Navy, so was mine. She was waiting for her front tooth to come in, so was I. We liked the same music. We liked going swimming.
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