It’s November, and it’s time to start thinking about all the things I’m thankful for. There are so many things I could list this year, but one there’s one thing I’ve been especially grateful for—my child. I’m truly thankful for the opportunity and privilege to be a mother.
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Creating A Thankful Tree
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I thought I would share a little activity we did last year which I intend to keep as a new family tradition: A Thankful Tree.
An Open Letter to G.I. Joe
Dear Soldier,
I can’t say that I dreamed of you when I was little girl. I never paired my Barbies with any of my brothers G.I. Joes. In truth, I always wanted to marry a man who drove a convertible. But one day you came along in a truck that I had to climb to get into instead of a convertible, and eventually, you asked me to marry you.
Halloween is Here Again
My oh my, how 2015 has flown by. I can hardly believe it’s already time for Halloween! While my husband is in Korea, I’m celebrating by decorating the outside of my house in preparation for passing out candy.
A Poetic Tribute: Dear Military Spouse
Dedicated to all current, former, and future military spouses. We appreciate you. Hang in there; you can do this.
6 Steps to Get the Most from Your First Duty Station
Congratulations! You have made it through your initial and individual training and arrived at your first duty station. You may still feel new to the military, but you should be filled with the pride of finally being able to practice your military profession. A great experience at your first duty station is a critical step to propel you and your military career to lifelong success.
We’ve gathered some pointers to help you get the most out of the military experience. For those longer serving military members, this article is a reminder of all that your military installation can do for you.
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