Today is a big day in our house. Sam is having a birthday. It is also the army's birthday. And one year ago today we said "I do" on the beach. Time certainly flies when you are having fun. We've accomplished so much in a year. We have celebrated, we have cried. There have been good days and there have been bad days. Sleepless nights, long … [Read more...]

Today we are on the road early. I'm pretty sure I haven't had enough coffee, and I'm pretty sure that since I'm not driving I could totally snooze a little. We are going to Sam's VA appointment. It took a few months for Sam to tell me about his therapy when we were dating. Now we're married and I accompany him to therapy.  When I say … [Read more...]

Today I have the honor of attending a meeting of the Veteran and Family Advisory Council at the VA. As a military spouse, I have mixed feelings about the VA. I want to make sure that Sam gets the proper medical care and medication that he needs. We've been lucky (knock on wood) in that his care has been good.  Being actively aware of what … [Read more...]