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I have a confession to make:
I’m ready for winter to be over.
That realization hit me hard the past two weeks. I’ve been dreaming of summer here lately. We had a warm spell in Alaska, and by warm, I mean in the 20s. Never in my life did I think I’d be saying 20 degrees is warm, but here I am.
This month, retired Marine Corps Maj. Lisa Davis shares her journey. I must confess that I am jealous of Lisa because, of all the accomplishments she has achieved during her running career, one is close to home—The JFK 50 Mile Run. Her milestone in this event came at the end of the 2019 race which was her 10th completion. On Nov. 20, 2020, Lisa was inducted into the JFK 500 Mile Club to recognize her performance. I have attempted the event 11 times and managed to complete only seven.
I am still inspired.
What does being a military spouse mean to you?
I have asked myself this question several times. And as I continue my journey as an army spouse, the answer to this question continually changes. Being a military spouse is not an easy role. When I’m having a particularly tough day, I like to ask myself this question.
I look forward to holidays and celebrations, in large part because I know the holiday-specific meals are coming.
Or, I used to.
Military life has changed those meal traditions a bit. Often, my husband isn’t home, and honestly, he’s the better cook.
Now, six years into this life, I don’t mind. In fact, I’ve come to enjoy the spontaneity of holiday celebrations.
How did I, someone who loves to do certain things annually, come to grips with and come to appreciate that no two Valentine’s Days would be the same?
My pining for the past was redirected to appreciation for the present and eager anticipation for the future.
Here are the top stories for the week of Feb. 8, 2020, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
• Army Releases Updated Grooming Standards
• Space Force Announces Rank Structure
• Need a Boost? Listen to these 10 Songs!
• This Week in History
Close your eyes, and picture your perfect year with your husband.
Each of us will have different images in our heads. Maybe you’ll be traveling together, or maybe you’ll both be achieving career success. Maybe you’ll be spending time with your family, or maybe starting that new family. For the most part, your perfect year would include time together, right?
As I sat down to think about my relationship with my husband, I realized that this past year was literally what I would have imagined when I closed my eyes.
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