Often I’m asked a question that sometimes baffles me…”what’s it like being a military spouse?” You wouldn’t think the question catches me off guard, but it does. Why? I don’t feel like a normal military spouse. I wasn’t married, engaged, or dating Sam during most of his time in the military. In fact, we met as he was preparing to retire … [Read more...]
Hope
This weekend almost seems like a blur. Do you have those weekends? The ones that pass you by, and it seems as if you blink and you are already facing Monday? That was our weekend. But I wouldn't trade it for a thing. Saturday night Sam was a guest speaker at the Rotary Dinner, Giving Hope. We have been fortunate to attend this dinner in … [Read more...]
When You Think You Know…
I thought I knew about service dogs and the organization in our area that assists veterans who are suffering from those invisible wounds of war, PTSD, TBI, moral injury, and even the visible wounds of war. I supported This Able Veteran before I met Sam. I went to a service dog and veteran pairing at Cannon Park because I lived in Carterville and … [Read more...]
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