Recently, Sam and I celebrated our first year anniversary. The traditional gift is paper, so I wrote a letter and we celebrated in Nashville, Tennessee. We went with the paper tradition and bought tickets for tours of the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry. It was a nice "day-cation" and we wished it could have lasted longer. When we said … [Read more...]
The Day I Learned My Husband Went to Hell and Back
I'm not sure one can ever be prepared to hear a war story. I've been told that listening to a Veteran share their experiences from the military shows trust---something that can be hard for some service members. I've also been told some "tall tales" about downtime between missions, shenanigans that Veterans could only experience on a … [Read more...]
Weekend Edition: I Love When People Help Veterans
I have a confession. I think "Dubya" is adorable. That's right. George W. Bush. Did you see him fight with a poncho during the inauguration? Priceless. Have you noticed that he's doing good work since he left the White House? Did you know he paints? He painted wounded warriors that he was able to meet. I love his heart. Portraits … [Read more...]