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Dealing with Loss
Posted on 24. Oct, 2006 by Kelly C.
Dealing with Loss, far from home
The idea of losing a loved one is almost unimaginable; we hope to never have to experience such pain. When the time comes, however, it can be greatly more powerful when far from home. The military offers many opportunities for travel, for experience, for adventure, all [...]
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What’s Left After Summer
Posted on 10. Aug, 2006 by Kelly C.
Ok, admit it, you look forward to summer vacation. The kids are gone all day in school for 9 months, we rarely get to spend time together – so summer comes and it’s the perfect opportunity to spend some time together. i wish I had given my girls the memo.
The dreams of summer [...]
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Summer Vacations
Posted on 24. Jul, 2006 by Kelly C.
Summer vacations are the highlight of the summer. From the minute school lets out, kids are ready to go and anxious to see the newest destination. Not to be singled out, but military kids have a bit of an advantage; the opportunity to travel the country or the world, not only during summer [...]
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New Beginnings
Posted on 24. May, 2006 by Kelly C.
New Beginnings
What do you think of when you think of a new beginning? Your first job, getting married the birth of a child? Those are the most common but there are some we may not think of.
New beginnings too many people mean moving into a new house, for kids [...]
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Murphy’s Law
Posted on 15. May, 2006 by Kelly C.
We’ve all heard of Murphy’s Law, we are well aware of the fact that whatever can go wrong at some point will and usually at the worst time. I have come to the conclusion that Military makes sure this old saying comes true.
Life is an adventure in the military, we would move often, was able [...]
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Paper Chains and Map Pins
Posted on 01. Mar, 2006 by Kelly C.
The day always starts with the realization that someone is missing. The alarm clock rings, but I am the only one there to turn it off. Quickly I am brought back to reality and the day begins. I wander to our daughters’ room and wake them up for school. It’s 6am. [...]