I’ve been playing hooky and not writing much. This summer has been gorgeous here in Montana and I have been immersed in outdoor activities and hosting our first Be Brave and Be Strong Military Mom Retreats. We laughed, we cried, we bonded in this harrowing journey we travel as our children stand in ... READ the POST
Welcome to the Navy
Sixteen years ago I stood on Tecumseh Court at the US Naval Academy and watched my Plebe take his oath to defend and protect. At least I thought it was him. But he looked surprisingly like so many of his class mates in the Class of 2005 that I might have been confused. Perhaps you have read my book ... READ the POST
The Heart of a Military Mom
I am thrilled to announce the release of "The Heart of a Military Mom.” Army Mom Strong and I wrote this book to help encourage you as you let go of your child to military service. We understand the stress and worry when our children are in difficult places or in harm’s way. We have learned how ... READ the POST
Growing up in the Fortress
I am a military brat through and through. Nowadays that term is not in favor, but I wore it and continue to wear it as a badge of honor for meritorius service. Between my birth at Ft Meade and my dad's retirement in 1976, I moved seventeen times, went to 12 schools, and saw my dad off to two tours ... READ the POST
What I want my neighbors to know…
My article from Military One Click http://militaryoneclick.com/read-heartfelt-letter-military-mom-neighbors/ You watched them grow up. You remember them on the playground and up at bat in t-ball. You saw them in the school plays and at church on Sunday morning. Now that ... READ the POST
All alone in the Universe
You know that feeling. The one where you feel isolated, wrapped in a cocoon of your feelings of loneliness and worry. Your friends and even your family don't get it. "Why is this so hard for you? When my daughter/son left for college my house felt empty too." Cue the inner scream. My daughter/son ... READ the POST
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