Oh… Military Life! This is likely what brought you to Mission: Milspouse in the first place. It is what binds the military community together with its wildly unique lifestyle.
Whether you are here to learn how to better live in this military life, how to support a loved one who is living the military lifestyle, or to see if this lifestyle is something you may like to be a part of, you have come to the right place.
Here at Mission: Milispouse the military lifestyle is what inspires us, drives our home lives, our moves, and our service member’s career, and gives us a camaraderie like no other. So welcome friend, take a seat and read more about all things that make us who we are and make the military lifestyle a life like no other!
There’s an old saying in real estate. Location, location, location.
When you arrived at your current duty station, you and your spouse went house hunting to buy or rent and understood the importance of location. Location to schools, location to parks, and location to post.
My sweet children had no choice. They were born into this wild, amazing, adventure called the Army life, and they haven’t known any different. Their little 13 -and 10-year-old lives are filled with many moves, unwanted change, tearful goodbyes, joyful reunions, a keen ability to adapt, lots of experience at new-friend-making, and a unique appreciation for “family time.”
Like many of us, their Army life has been comprised of some really high highs and really low lows.
Here’s to the brave Military Child Who prepares for yet another new school It’s his fourth new mascot and principal in three years He takes a deep breath with a stoic veneer Here’s to the strong Military Child His mom is leaving for three months of training He...
In 2016, I had the opportunity to interview one of Hope For The Warriors’ very first Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarship recipients, a Gold Star spouse who we assisted in her journey of achieving her doctorate in audiology. She shared the first line of her application essay:
“A regular day that began as seemingly innocuous was the day that all of my life’s goals went out the window. It was the day that my husband died.”
The girl you’ll be tomorrow
May change the world for good
She may glow on stage and win acclaims
Or go where no one else has stood
Last post, I mentioned how my husband and I went to a class in Kansas.
At first, I did not want to go, and I was looking for excuses not to go. However, in the end, everything worked out great.
My sister-in-law came to watch the kids, and during the class, we reconnected with my husband’s two previous commanders from 12 years ago. They were a part of our Bragg family and were there when our son had his first heart surgery at 4 months old. In addition, in my small group was a wife who lives in Hawaii, which is our next duty station. It helped me so much to know that when we move over to Hawaii, I have a connection and I have a friend. Furthermore, I met new friends, learned new things about myself as well as others, and shared experiences. I have gained a lot from stepping out and taking one step at a time.
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