Where are you from?
That’s the conundrum of military brats everywhere.
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10 Ways to Support a Friend Through Illness
It was April of 2010. We were going to a battalion ball, and I had on a gorgeous red dress. I had found it on clearance. It was strapless and totally different from my normal formal attire, but I decided to go for it! We had a fabulous time at the ball.
We came home that night and got ready for bed. As I was getting dressed for bed, I noticed some pain on the right side of my chest.
Then, I found the lump.
My Dandelions
Most of us have seen the description of military children being compared to dandelions. Each time I read that, I get a little teary eyed. Not because of what it says, but because it’s the choice we made for them.
Who is a Gold Star Spouse?
April 5 was Gold Star Spouses Day, and at this year’s events, I had the pleasure of spending time with some of my fellow Gold Star Spouses. Seeing these strong, beautiful, spirited people recently made me think about what a Gold Star Spouse is. Not the technical term, in that it’s a spouse who lost their service member while he or she was serving on active duty, but what kind of person we are.
Healthy Eating: What the Rut?
There are a few things that make healthy eating difficult. Changing habits is hard, modifying the way we think about food is challenging, learning that we will have to make the choice over and over again, day in and day out, can be discouraging.
I Want a Friend That’s “Normal”
I distinctly remember when Kevin took me on Fort Hood, Texas (our first non-training duty station), for the first time.
I was scared to death.
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