Until I watched the PBS special “The Roosevelts” I never thought of Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt as a military mom. But in addition to her role as First lady during the Depression and World War II she was a mom to four sons who saw combat. I like to think that fear ... READ the POST
Welcome to the Sisterhood of Military Moms!
I am so thankful to my publisher Public Affairs for publishing “Be Safe, Love Mom: A Military Mom’s Stories of Courage, Comfort, and Surviving Life on the Homefront.” Further thanks for assisting me in creating this website devoted to THE BOOK and beyond. This is all a dream come true-a place for ... READ the POST
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On Faith & Family
We can raise children to think of others first and to serve—not necessarily to serve in the military, but to think beyond themselves. And we don’t have to be Helicopter Moms or Tiger Moms—we can support our children without plowing the way for them or being their taskmasters. We can encourage their ... READ the POST
The Needs of the Service
As a military Brat I hated this phrase. It usually meant my dad could not take leave or come home. It still means that. It also means short notice deployments or assignments all over the earth. As we learn to roll with the flow and the service needs there are times when it can really sting. But ... READ the POST
OPSEC
As a member of the military extended community it is important to understand OPSEC –one of the million acronyms used in the military. In this case it stands for operational security or in basic terms keeping our service members safe. In WW II days a favorite saying was “ Loose lips sink ships.” It ... READ the POST