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My husband is currently deployed.
Before they left out, they received orders with a set number of days on them. It was put out that anything beyond those days would take the approval of a high-ranking officer. All of that sounds really great, and from my recent experience, soldiers have been returning in that originally publicized window.
However, I’ve learned that orders are nothing more than a piece of paper.
September is National Preparedness Month, started by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in 2004. They chose September because of the events of 9/11, and they encourage every American to be ready for disasters, whether natural or man-made.
As most of you know Team Crooks just relocated to Lantana, Texas, a civilian community/special assignment near Denton. We love our neighborhood; it’s beautiful. The only problem is that almost everyone here is new due to the homes being new construction. It was the first time we’ve moved somewhere and not been welcomed by a neighbor.
Military families are professionals when it comes to making a house a home. Whether residing in on-base or off-base military housing, those living the military lifestyle have figured out creative means to repurpose the curtains from one home into throw pillows in their next home. The creativity would impress even the most seasoned interior decorators.
So you just PCS’d (moved away) from your happy little home with all your best battle buddies to your new unsettled home where you know no one.
Now what?
Or, you just got married to the military this past summer, and now you’re in a foreign land, which doesn’t necessarily mean Germany, Puerto Rico, or Japan.
Now what?
Back-to-school time often makes us think of the typical activities in relation to kids: shopping for new clothes or uniforms, buying notebooks and supplies, and Meet-the-Teacher night. We ramp up to the first day of school by helping our kids get in bed earlier for a week or two, and we start thinking about healthy lunches to pack for them.
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