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Military Life

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! 

AROO! AROO! AROO!

by | Nov 25, 2019 | , ,

Only the crazies are going to understand that there blog title, so if that’s you, I fully expect you to stop whatever you’re doing and make that sound. Go on ahead, take a second, Carol, sitting there on the toilet at work… I’m proud of your dedication!

Now, for the rest of the sane folks wondering what on earth just happened, that sound is the battle cry of the Spartans. No, not the scantily-clad men from the movie 300 (well, hello, Gerard Butler), but those of us who willingly pay money to roll around in the mud, shedding blood, sweat, and tears, all for a cool medal and a banana at the end.

I’m not joking—you literally have to jump over fire for that banana.

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First Holiday Season Together as a Military Family

by | Nov 22, 2019 | , , ,

This holiday season will be Trevor’s and my first together as a military family. Sure, we have been together for six years ,and it isn’t our first holiday season together, but as we are approach his two years of service mark, we have only had the chance to celebrate a few holidays physically in the same place since he joined active service.

This is the first year where we are 24-plus hours from where we grew up—last year, Trevor was halfway across the world, but I was able to spend the holidays (and some extra time) visiting family. It is going to be tough for both of us to not be able to see our parents and loved ones back home. I keep trying to come up with ideas for spending the holiday with our new friends and “family” we have added since moving away from home.

Back in our pre-military life, weekends this time of the year would be spent celebrating the holidays with our friends and family.

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Celebrating the Holidays Far From Home

by | Nov 21, 2019 | , , , ,

We have entered that time of year when the hustle and bustle begins. Many of us are planning meals, travel by car or plane, what we’ll pack in our luggage, and exactly what is the best way to tackle a long-distance journey and maintain everyone’s sanity. 

But for some of you, you may live too far away to conveniently travel the distance, or your finances aren’t in a place to support hotel stays, gas, or plane tickets, or you may have new additions to your family and prefer to celebrate in the quiet of your own home or in your own way. Maybe it’s a combination of all three. 

Not everyone enjoys spending the holidays away from family—and for some of us, we feel a deep absence in our hearts. 

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Find Your Tribe, Love Them Hard

by | Nov 15, 2019 | , ,

I never considered myself an athlete. I swam competitively growing up, but I was rarely on top of any podium. I couldn’t kick a ball if my life depended on it. And I definitely couldn’t run. Not a single mile.

Ever.

But loneliness can make you do some crazy things. Like being freshly postpartum with your third kid in the middle of a deployment and signing up for some weird mommy boot camp exercise class.

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The Beauty of Migration

by | Nov 13, 2019 | , , ,

Autumn has arrived in Kansas. After six years in the south, the magic of leaves changing and the smell of fall has me experiencing the beauty around me with fresh eyes. Amplifying the experience, even more, is watching my 3-year-old, Autumn (can you tell I love this season?), crunch and roll through piles of freshly fallen leaves. 

This afternoon, Autumn (my daughter) pointed at the sky and yelled, “honk, honk!” Since last week’s early snow, Canadian geese have gotten the message…it’s time to migrate south. They have been flying over Fort Leavenworth to rest at Missouri River before continuing along their journey. 

Standing outside on such a beautiful fall afternoon put me in a reflective mood. There is beauty in migration. The journey into the unknown with the hope of something better. The geese know it is their season to leave their comfortable summer homes. They fly together for thousands of miles to a place they hope will be safe until they can return. 

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This is Me

by | Nov 11, 2019 | , ,

When I was initially asked if I would consider being a contributor for AWN, I thought, “What could I possibly offer that could inspire and excite readers?”

I’m just a normal Army wife pushing through each day, many times solo, with overwhelming obligations and responsibilities. I’m just like everyone else.

But, maybe that’s where I can connect with the readers. 

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