That Ache in my Heart when He’s Away
This life we chose to live, the Army life, can be hard, lonely, stressful and difficult, with long days and even longer months apart.
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Longing for Christmas Magic
his eyes lit up at the sight of twinkling lights, miniature houses, and a train. He let out a gasp filled with wonderment: Christmas at Mawmaw’s house. … Continue readingLonging for Christmas Magic
How to Get Through Deployment Happy, Healthy, Holy
We recently bid my husband farewell on his second deployment after a grueling year of work ups. It’s been three years since the last time he deployed, and even with regular detachments that took him away from us for weeks at a time, I feel … Continue readingHow to Get Through Deployment Happy, Healthy, Holy
Working Through Work-Ups
“Tell me again why we’re doing this.” is what I wanted to say as my husband grabbed his last bag before giving me a kiss and heading out the door. Instead, I said something along the lines of, “Fly safe. We’ll miss you!” Here we … Continue readingWorking Through Work-Ups