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Thanks for the housing allowance, free health insurance, and our custody agreement that allows me to see your property (Whom I call my husband. It’s silly, I know.) on some weekends and holidays.
Thanks for keeping my mind sharp by changing schedules and plans last minute, so I can never plan anything. It keeps me young.
Thanks for the twitch in my eye that I developed from hurrying up and waiting.
Remember the good old days—before anyone had coined the term “social distancing?”
So far, 2020 has been marked by an escalating global crisis fueled by the spread of COVID-19. Now that the United States has joined the list of countries with widespread cases, we’re coping with the tragedy of human loss, the financial impact on our communities and our pocketbooks, and the shared responsibility of slowing the spread of the virus.
Here are the top stories for the week of June 8, 2020, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
• Active Duty Soldier Stops Active Shooter
* Happy 245th Birthday to the U.S. Army!
* Military OneSource Offers Resources for Coping with COVID-19
* All Things Point Up with NASA, SpaceX, Space Force, Space Command
My husband’s next assignment is taking us to Hawaii. The kids are super excited about it, especially my daughter. She cannot wait to swim with turtles, dolphins, and sharks—especially sharks.
People always tell me they are jealous and excited for us that we can move to Hawaii and live in paradise. I am careful about getting excited.
Being a military spouse for almost 18 years, I’ve learned that plans could change overnight, and they did for our family.
“See you soon,” I say. I give Andre a kiss and Autumn a high five. They are going on a father-daughter walk around beautiful Fort Leavenworth. Autumn is in the hiking pack (the fatherhood version of a rucksack). It has become a regular activity during COVID-19, giving me the chance to focus without my curious and energetic little lady running around the house.
I watch them walk down the street and am overcome with both gratitude and a building sense of fear and sadness. This walk, on a military post, will be safe for my black husband and mixed-race daughter.
Living overseas has been a real wonder, and I have loved nearly every aspect of it: the diverse cultures, the traditions, the gorgeous landscapes, the history, and don’t get me started on the amazing food!
The country acted quickly with shutting down most things before COVID-19 had a chance to majorly impact Germany. While businesses are slowly (and I mean slowly) opening back up with new rules and regulations, I can’t help but wonder what our remaining time here will be like?
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