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My firstborn and I have a special bond, although it isn’t an uncommon one in military life. He came into the world while my husband was at basic training; I became both a military spouse and a mom in a matter of weeks.
Fort Riley, “Home of the Big Red One,” is known for its excellent training, abundant recreational opportunities, rich history, and tremendous relations with surrounding communities. In the 1800s and into the early 1900s, Fort Riley was home to the famous “Buffalo Soldiers.” Located in North Central Kansas on the Kansas River (also known as the Kaw), Fort Riley is between Junction City and Manhattan.
November makes me get a bit more serious about gratitude. Why don’t I instill a daily ritual, reminding myself of the gifts I have every day? Did you know that gratitude can have lasting benefits for your health?
Maybe that will be my New Year’s resolution! For now, I’m happy to focus on giving thanks in anticipation of Turkey Day.
Girl meets boy at a Basic Training Family Day. Boy starts conversation with girl. Girl writes letter to boy. Boy and girl get married two years later and live happily ever after.
The end.
Wait! I forgot to enter in the part that boy was still in the military.
It was a beautiful day a couple of weeks ago, and I knew I was making a choice that would impact my whole day.
I knew it would be good, but I couldn’t have known how long the ripple effect would last. Maybe I still don’t know for sure how my choice made an impact that day.
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