“Blooming where you are planted may sound like an oxymoron to someone who discovers they are going to be planted in a brown desert, especially if that “someone” is from rolling green luscious hills of California wine country.
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WE Need Time to grow
When you’re trying to grow a garden, there are things that are within your control, and there are things that are outside of it
Things to Remember When Buying Sight Unseen
As military families all over the globe prepare for their next move, the process of finding a new home can often be daunting, especially when relying on the virtual process for buying a home.
Leaving the Place You Conquered
We weren’t at that particular installation long. Just long enough to move in, for my husband to then be given unexpected orders to deploy for twelve months, and a couple of months after his return, we were on our way out.
20 Years and Counting: Enjoying the Journey
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked over the years some derivation of “So when does he hit 20? I bet you’re ready for retirement,” I’d be a very rich woman.
New Seasons… New Possibilities
Thinking about my life as a Military spouse; new seasons always mean new possibilities. During certain seasons you may be preparing to pcs or just arriving at a new duty station or even transitioning to a new career.
Resilience: Grow Where You Are Planted
Grow where you are planted. That is by far one of the most common phrases I’ve heard during my years as an AD spouse.
Supporting Our Military Children
One thing that has been most important to me, as a military spouse, is figuring out how to best do this life while supporting our children with the changes and difficulties. When my children were very small, there were many times that my husband was away, and I had to parent my children alone.
Navigating Overseas Employment: A Comprehensive Guide
Living overseas as a military spouse presents a unique set of challenges, one of the most significant being finding employment. The process of securing a job in a foreign country can seem daunting.
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