Everyone loves a man in uniform, right? As the wife of a Marine, I know I certainly do! My husband spent 23 years in the Marine Corps, and I was either dating …
What I Love About My Marine
Topic: Marriage
What This Veteran’s Wife Is Thankful For
In the month of Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, it seems fitting to reflect on all I’m thankful for as the spouse of a retired veteran. My husband retired from the Marines a …
A Day in the Life
When I hear the phrase “a day in the life” I think of someone who shares what a typical day looks like for them. You know the whole “wake up at 5:45 …
A Peace-Filled Family
As my two kids and I stood in the airport terminal, waiting for my husband to walk out of security, I had a wave of emotions that flushed over me. I felt …
The Best Summer Ever
Summer vacations offer military spouses a much needed break. As summer approaches, I find myself reminiscing about one of the most cherished memories of my life. Let me take you back to …
Anticipating the TDY Routine
When we were stationed in Japan with two young kids, I learned to despise those little phases of separation. For some amount of time that usually fell between two and 30 days, …
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