Posts filed under: Transitions

Tips and Tricks from Military Moms for Back-To-School 

Tips and Tricks from Military Moms for Back-To-School is the second in a two-part series by Stephanie Ward to help parents navigate the complexities of back-to-school in military life. Read......

Joyless Journey, No More

Originally published November 4, 2014 I enjoy routine, organization, and if you came for a visit, you would see sticky notes and lists in several rooms of my home. I......

Going Gray

It’s everywhere these days! The “in” color for walls, clothing, and even your head. It used to be that women would stress over the first sign of gray hair –......

What Happens When God Calls Us to Stay Put?

It’s PCS season again and today I found myself saying goodbye to two of my closest friends. This time though, my perspective is different. You see, my husband retired 2......

The Enemy of Apathy

It’s summertime. Don’t you love it? I do…mostly. I love sunshine and days at the pool. I love more relaxed schedules and opportunities to travel more. I love the warmth......

When the Assignment Feels More Like Exile

We finally got our orders. And I confess, I wasn’t particularly thrilled with the destination. Yes, I know God goes before and prepares a place and has a perfect plan.......

“Women Can’t Fight” – His Manifesto and My Legacy

Former Senator James Webb published an article, “Women Can’t Fight,” on Nov. 1, 1979 in the Washingtonian magazine. At that time, the first classes integrated with females were just six......

Me Too.

Two of the most powerful words in any relationship, these two words can cross racial and ethnic boundaries, make fast friends of new acquaintances, build trust, and even allow us......

The Making of Home – again

I want to go home. In the middle of a squad bay in Quantico, Virginia, walls lined with bunk beds made up neatly with green wool blankets, this was my......

Military Spouse Adventures

To this day, my first duty station has been my favorite. Maybe it was the island, maybe it was the military community we met, but I believe that it was the Lord’s sweet way of reassuring my heart that HE...
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