I am sitting in a coffee shop as I write this. It’s a drizzly Saturday morning here in North Carolina. I stare out the rain-pattered windows at the moody gray sky. My …
Topic: Moving With Kids
Making the Best of a Duty Station
My favorite biblical scripture has always been Ecclesiastes 3. In this chapter, Solomon shares how there is time for everything under the sun. He emphasizes the reality that we are here for …
Buying a House from a Distance
When military families get PCS orders, one of the first questions usually is, “Where will we live?” If you don’t want to live on a base (or base housing isn’t available) you …
MilKids are Surrounded by Mentors
Is there anything comparable to the stress of watching from the sidelines as your kids face a new school after a move? I’ve never seen it (and frankly, I don’t want to …
How to Prepare for Your Next Duty Station
There can be a lot of challenging things about being a military spouse. One of those things is trying to remain focused on enjoying the present when all you want to do …
Duty Station Bucket List
The new duty station is a place full of adventures just waiting to be had. I personally would venture to say this is true, even about the most hated destinations. There are …