encouragement - Mission: Milspouse

Not Your Average Deployment Playlist

by Retired Blogger | Sep 19, 2018 | Deployment, Experience, Relationships

During my husband’s past four deployments and other various Army separations, the thing that has kept us connected the most is music. From CDs to Spotify accounts, our methods have changed, but the tradition has not.

He makes a playlist, I make a playlist, and we exchange them and it keeps us going while he is away. This article will be short and to the point, and will be all about highlighting our go-to going away favorites. Give a listen and pair them with a good tub of Ben and Jerrys or some Chardonnay. Enjoy!

An Open Letter to Myself

by Angie Andrews | Sep 3, 2018 | Blog, Experience, Military Life

Do you ever allow the uncertainties of your future to impact your present? You probably do. As a military spouse, one of the easiest times to do this is when you know orders are coming soon.

For my husband and me, we thought we already had those orders, and now I find myself dwelling on the possibilities. Currently, dwelling on a negative possibility.

This is the first time we have to ask for Command Sponsorship–essentially asking if I’m cleared to go with my husband during this upcoming PCS.

Just Do It!

by Retired Blogger | Jul 4, 2018 | Experience, Military Life, Relationships

“Just do it!”

No, not the kinds of things Nike encourages, although that stuff is good! I’m talking today about things specifically related to military spouse friendships.

Fight for You

by Sharita Knobloch | May 21, 2018 | Blog, Experience, Health & Fitness

There’s one phrase I heard thousands of times growing up: “Stop fighting with your sister!” My younger sister and I were 18 months apart and as different as night and day. This apparently is the perfect recipe for near-constant fight-like-cats-and-dogs conflict.

Find Joy in Your PCS by Dancing in the Rain

by Kathleen Palmer | May 8, 2018 | Blog, Experience, Military Life, PCS

Not proud of my mindset, I began preparing for our 13th move while still unpacking from the 12th.

I was in the garage unwrapping pictures I never bothered to unpack from the last move (just a mere 10 months ago), and I was feeling a little overwhelmed and a whole lot irritated. After unwrapping a few items that resulted in instant remorse for not trashing them at the last duty station, I came across a small wooden sign that read:

Giving Yourself Permission

by Sharita Knobloch | Mar 21, 2018 | Blog, Experience, Health & Fitness

There’s something about a permission slip.

I remember my days in school when bringing home a permission slip was a thing of excitement. It usually meant a cool field trip or new experience that was so out of the ordinary we needed a parent’s permission to participate in said adventure.

Recon Rendezvous: Tips for Achieving Your Goals

by Sharita Knobloch | Jan 1, 2018 | Blog, Experience, Military Life

Happy New Year, folks!

If you’ve been here longer than 14 seconds, you know I’m a sucker for lists, dreams and plans. Naturally, the new year brings a great opportunity to reflect on the past year and dream for the future. It’s a perfect time to set and achieve some new goals!

5 Ways Being a Milspouse is like the Holiday Season

by Sharita Knobloch | Dec 21, 2017 | Blog, Military Life

There’s something special about this time of year.

There’s combat-boot footprints of mud in our kitchen. Random winter military clothing piled in seemingly every corner of the house. Faded and mismatched green socks are hung by the chimney with care. MRE’s are roasting on an open fire.

Quite picturesque, yes? Okay, maybe not exactly.

Help; When Needed

by Retired Blogger | Nov 8, 2017 | Blog, Experience, Health & Fitness, Military Life

There’s an epidemic in the military community, one in need of help.