One of the most important parts of supporting your service member as they serve our country is “holding down the fort” (See also: running a smooth, loving, and supportive home life for you and your family, while keeping all things going in your service member’s absence). Easy peasy, right? Sometimes, not so much.
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I was given this really good piece of advice from a very intelligent, fun-loving, inspiring woman I know. She is a woman I deeply respect for her energy and honesty, but mostly, because she is “real.” She happens to be the wife of an Army general.
Veterans Day is a great time to educate your children about the history of this holiday and the sacrifice and dedication of our veterans. So, how do you celebrate this holiday in a creative and constructive way with your children?
Here are a few ideas, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs and EducationWorld.com:
Do you have a deployed service member on your Christmas list? There won’t be a “ho-hum” holiday for your service member with these holiday care package ideas. I’ve captured the spirit of the season through items that relate to the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the holidays. Add your own touches for a surefire way to make your service member’s spirit bright!
Today we reached a breaking point.
First, let me say that I don’t normally blog about all this personal stuff because, quite frankly, it puts me in a very vulnerable position. I mean, I’m supposed to help you, right? Then, I think that if you know you aren’t alone and that other spouses go through the same thing, you’ll share, too, and we’ll all be stronger because we know there are others like us out there.
I am always astounded at negative feedback—feedback that is harsh and loud and in no way constructive.
I’m all for opinions being shared. And mostly, as I understand it, the lashing out is borne of mistrust, feelings of abandonment, and deep-seated feelings that war is wrong. It’s not meant to be personal, even though it feels like it is.
But, reaching out is much more effective, isn’t it? The lashing out can spin people up and maybe even make them act immature or ignorant.
April is The Month of the Military Child, and in honor of military kids around the globe, here is a list of some comparisons between military children and their civilian counterparts, making them some unique and courageous souls.
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