This just in......September 21, 2007 is officially National POW/MIA Recognition Day. The President made the proclamation below and I wanted to share it with you. … [Read more...]
Birthday Bear
A day late, but I thought I posted it yesterday - technology is my friend, technology is my friend, technology is my friend. Happy Birthday! or is it better to say Happy Anniversary! What … [Read more...]
For Love of Neighbor
I live in a relatively quiet neighborhood. We aren't like a desperate housewife group or anything, but we are close-knit. After this weekend, I learned what love of neighbor was all … [Read more...]
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What’s your BIZ?
Many military spouses own home-based businesses or small businesses in the local community. Are your interests in cosmetics? Home decorating? Consignment? Kitchen fun? Kid's toys? Healthy … [Read more...]
Military Injured Relief Funds
Was someone in your family injured in Iraq/Afghanistan? Did you know that your family may be entitled to a state grant based on injuries sustained during deployment to Iraq/Afghanistan? It's … [Read more...]
Anniversary gift
My husband's aunt and uncle had an anniversary earlier this month. They received a card from their son. What made this card precious to them is their son was in Afghanistan - his fourth … [Read more...]
Reintegration
It's been more than three months since I left home to be a 'non-military medical attendant' for my son in MN while he goes through limb lengthening! Lengthening done, external fixator off - we … [Read more...]
Milspouse Memorial
Just thought I'd pass on that we Military Spouses might get some monumental recognition. Can't help but wonder what the statue would look like?!?!?! How would we look when memorialized? … [Read more...]
Family Heartaches Unnoticed
Many of our military families often endure such painful experiences. They do so with very little money and sometimes no support system. I don't know what's to be done for many, but I … [Read more...]
Memorial for Mom
My friend, Karen, wrote me to tell me of her mom's death due to cancer last week. I went a bit numb with shock. It's always hard to hear of the death of someone you know a friend loved … [Read more...]
Beg, Grovel – I need your help!
I'm writing a post to beg, grovel and plea for help! As most of you know, I am founder of an organization called "Sew Much Comfort". We provide adaptive clothing for the wounded … [Read more...]
Homefront support
We've all heard the statement that homefront support for the troops is waining. Many organizations that were gung ho to support the troops have had to close their doors due to lack of financial … [Read more...]
CE Saviors
When I became a military wife, my mother - a former military spouse - gave me the best advice ever. WATCH AND LISTEN WHEN C.E. COMES TO THE HOUSE! … [Read more...]
Shaving and other sure signs the spouse is coming soon!
I like to ease into my homecoming preparations.....today I shaved. It's a sure sign my husband is coming home soon. … [Read more...]
Driver License Dilemmas
I have no idea what the official line is - but the need to find out when I am supposed to transfer my driver's license just jumped out and bit me this week! I lost my driver's license! … [Read more...]
Bad Mom Moments
I've had them, you've had them. We're all bonded together by a string of mutual 'bad mom' moments. It's what we talk about at bus stops, charity dinners and, apparently blogs! But I … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Meaning
I am very privileged to have contact with some of the personnel, military and civilian, in-theatre. People I have universally come to admire and will, unfortunately for me, probably never … [Read more...]
