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 …
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Topic: Marriage
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 …
How Military Life Shaped Me
When the opportunity to serve our country arose, my husband and I decided together that it would be a great opportunity for both of us. While my husband has the commission, I …
Struggling with Trust During Deployment
When couples spend time separated by long distances, it’s common to run into problems with miscommunication and misunderstandings. During deployment, when communication is sometimes limited or unavailable, military couples often struggle to …
Keeping the Art of Letter Writing Alive
My husband and I have an unusual treasure: an old cardboard boot box. It’s bright yellow and originally contained his first pair of military boots. It’s still in our closet now, 18 …
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