Thanksgiving is, according to my daughter, one of our family’s favorite holidays, second only to Christmas. My daughter loves my turkey (flavored with lavender and sea salt), so much, that she begs me to make it for other special occasions, such as my birthday. According to my daughter, if I prepare and cook … Continue reading
If you’ve been following along, you may know that in addition to this blog, I also have a military support page for military spouses and significant others on facebook. If you haven’t checked out the page, I hope you hop over and take a peak! Lately, one question that keeps … Continue reading
It is inevitable, predictable, and foreseeable. And, it can be little annoying. At some time, in conversations with friends and family, the question pops up, “Does he have to go again?” The “He” being refered to, is, of course, my beloved husband. ”To go”, of course, means to deploy, to either Iraq or Afghanistan. This … Continue reading
I remember searching for weeks for just the right journal for him to carry with him on his second tour. Something small, but with bulk, so that he would have lots of room to write. Something simple, yet elegant, to remind him of home. The journal I chose was lime green, … Continue reading
Love is not a random act; it is a choice. I am not in love with the military, but I am deeply in love with a man who chose the military for his career. So often in conversations with others, I am told, “Oh, I could never do that “ … Continue reading
