It's not easy to be a military mom. We worry, no only about our military children but for their families as well. This is especially true for our children's spouses. They bear the brunt of life at home when our kids are doing their duty.I probably don’t have to tell you that this life presents its ... READ the POST
Time to Dig Deep
It's that time of year. The wind is howling, and there is a threat of snow in the air. Many are planing for the trip over the river and through the woods. If you are the lucky grandma, you most likely are buzzing around getting ready for your table full of family. But what if you are not? In my ... READ the POST
Indivisible” A Must See Movie of Hope
A year ago I was invited to watch the filming of a special movie focused on the true experience of an Army Chaplain and his wife as he deploys for the first time. It is a honest depiction of the challenges that come with the separation and emotional toll that are only too real for many military ... READ the POST
“Unbroken: Path to Redemption ” The Movie
Confession: I do everything I can to avoid war movies. it’s true. I am a complete wimp when it comes to anything that remotely compares to the reality of battle. I have good reason. With four kids serving in the military it is something I grapple with daily. The fear that something might happen to ... READ the POST
It’s Hard to be a Lighthouse
When I was a kid visiting my grandparents in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan one of my favorite adventures was scampering out to the Manistique lighthouse that overlooked Lake Michigan. On foggy mornings I could hear the fog horn bellowing. It was comforting to know that in all kinds of weather the ... READ the POST
Ways to Honor our Troops
Ways to honor our troops and veterans 1.Contact your Congressmen to make sure they know you want them to vote to support troops pay, medical and housing allowances. RIGHT NOW the Senate has passed the following: Troops would get a 2.1 percent pay raise in 2018 under a Senate bill ... READ the POST
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