My husband, a heavily seasoned Army brat and now slightly seasoned soldier, told me early on in our marriage to prepare for a life of seasons. Of course, all lives and marriages …
Embracing the Different Seasons of Military Life
Topic: Marriage
Staying Connected During Deployment
Staying and feeling connected to others can be challenging at the best of times. This becomes particularly difficult during deployment. While technology has made a world of difference in our ability to …
Date Night Ideas
It’s no secret that marriage takes work. Our relationships usually start out with a lot of date nights — a fun romantic season that sweeps us off our feet. When that fun …
“Open When…” Letter Topics
In the world of modern communication, we are used to instant responses from those who are important to us. But there are times during a service member’s training or deployments when they …
Marriage by Proxy: Weddings in the Time of COVID-19
In 2020, COVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives, affecting the way people went to work, sent kids to school and got their groceries. For many engaged couples, it also affected their …
Making the Most of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day can come with a mixed bag of emotions, and more recently, there has been a steep decline in the popularity of celebrating Valentine’s Day. Even if you are in a …
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