2018 – Building a community The third main lesson I’ve learned from being in the military these last five years has to do with the temporary nature of Army life. This is one of the most unique struggles that military families face. We move so frequently, it’s nearly impossible to put down roots. In today’s world, people tend…
2017 – Juggling family and the military Welcome to Part 2 of the 5 lessons I’ve learned from 5 years in the Army! This lesson is like the first, only instead of dealing with being separated from your spouse, I’m talking about your spouse having a demanding work schedule that keeps them from being as involved at home…
2016 – Surviving Long Separations This month marks 5 years since my husband enlisted in the Army. Considering the fact that when we joined, we fully expected to be out of the Army a year ago, it’s kinda crazy to think that we’re here and that this is our foreseeable future. When I look back over the last…
If there’s one thing everyone knows about the life of a military spouse, it’s that we deal with an abnormal amount of uncertainty day to day. Sure, lots of professions deal with fluctuating work schedules and being called into work last minute (in fact, lots of careers experience way more of this kind of chaos than even the…
Like most military families, we don’t live near our closest relatives. But making so many long road trips with my kids has taught me a few tips and tricks that make the drive a little more manageable. If you’re facing a long drive to visit family (or a PCS move) this holiday season, here are 11 ideas to…
It’s fairly safe to say that I’ve got a good feel for the differences between how civilian and Army hospitals handle pregnancy, labor, and delivery. And what I’ve realized after experiencing both versions of pre- and postnatal health care is that going to an Army hospital is actually pretty great. Here are just three reasons why…
