I’ve said many, many times that being an Army wife has made me a better person. It has taught me to be patient and independent. It has taught me that there are things that are worth sacrificing for, and that sometimes life isn’t ‘all about me’ – no matter how much I want it to […]

There are two new books out, written by military wives about their husbands’ deployment. I’ll be reading them both! Standing By by Alison Buckholtz More information here   I Love A Man In Uniform by Lily Burana More information here

This is a well-written article from an Army mom who is serving as a Hero At Home while her son deploys. You can read more from her at Blog of an Infantry Mom. How Could I Let Him Enlist? I’ve had this question put to me several times over the last month or so, usually […]

One of the most important things I learned about being deployed is that it’s essential to stay physically fit. It is quite easy nowadays if you use adjustable dumbbells. Check out https://dumbbellsreview.com/bowflex-dumbbells-review/ as this review might save you a lot of time looking for the right dumbbells. War is taxing on the body and you may find yourself in […]

(And other deployment finance mysteries…) I was sitting in the International terminal at LAX, waiting to board my flight to Australia to meet Paul for R&R. It was the first time I would see my husband in 9 months, and we had been looking forward to these two weeks as the trip of a lifetime. […]

A University in Oregon has a grant to create a website to help military spouses through deployment. Talk about a much-needed resource! In order to create this site, and have it be helpful, they need YOUR input. WHO: Spouses/partners of service members who have been deployed WHAT: A self-help website is being created by Oregon […]

Nothing can dampen a deployment like arguing over money with your spouse at home. No family is immune to the challenges of managing a budget, especially from across the world! What I think worked well for Kelly and me was to sit down well in advance and do some simple math: what money is coming […]

Today, I was talking to a very wise military wife whose husband is a Lieutenant Commander in the Navy. They’ve been married for about 15 years, and she is no stranger to deployment. Here’s what she told me: ‘The difference between a wife whose husband is deployed, and a widow or a divorced wife is […]

Before he left, Mark and I worried daily about how our children were going to be affected by the deployment. We weren’t as concerned about our relationship, and we prepared for how to handle issues at home, but we were very concerned about how Mark’s absence would affect our toddler son. Our daughter was fortunately […]

Facebook and other tools like it are rampant in our culture today. They are a true testament to the power of the computer and make the world a much smaller place. This being said, this luxury comes with a great deal of responsibility, especially in a combat zone. Although the internet keeps us connected with […]