There I was frantically trying to complete the grocery checkout process. I had one in the cart, two clinging onto me -or at least they were supposed to be doing that instead of fingering gum in the racks-and one in the front pack on my chest. In desperation I had already broken open the pack of ... READ the POST

Some days we just feel overwhelmed with missing them and the sacrifices...but when we look with the eyes of children and see them as they see them, it is transforming.  We remember how proud we were to see them in uniform the first time; how they stood inches taller, and seemed years older. Just ... READ the POST

Yesterday I helped to say farewell to a sailor I never knew. Dalton grew up thirty minutes from our farm. He loved to fish, camp, and he especially loved his family. His hugs were legendary. In his small West Virginia Town everyone knew him for his smile and that he was just an all around great kid. ... READ the POST

Those of us in the military community know what those numbers mean. We have all been touched by the tragedy of military suicide. And we feel so frustrated-what can we do ? How can we do more to stop this epidemic? If only there was some kind of vaccine.... There are groups that are fighting back. ... READ the POST