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On this day, 18 years ago, I joined the Army. Just kidding…I actually got married. But it was to a man in the military, and when we walked out of the church and through the arch of sabers, I got slight sword smack on my backside and a […]
This Valentine’s Day is special as the author’s husband returns from deployment. After a beauty makeover and festive preparations, including a date night at Restaurant Doro with a unique beef jerky bouquet, she also crafts handmade cards for her son’s class, opting for non-candy options. Excited for the holiday, she wraps up with final preparations.
The article highlights ten practical ways to support a military spouse during their partner’s deployment. Suggestions include bringing meals, providing child care, and offering handyman help. The author emphasizes the importance of proactive assistance, as many spouses may struggle to ask for help during challenging times. Simple gestures and communication can make a significant difference.
In my 17 years as a military wife, I have spent many a Christmas with my husband deployed. This time it’s different, however, because there’s a four-year-old little boy just discovering the wonders of the Christmas season and depending on me to channel my inner Santa enough to […]
