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Infertility: When your choice is taken away.
I’ve been going through a rough time. A few weeks ago, as I was prepping for a morning meeting with our wives club, I was very suddenly struck with the worst pain I’ve ever felt. It leveled me. I was …...
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Reader Question: What are some tips for surviving deployment?
It’s that time again … deployment! **Deep Breath!** After dropping him off last night, there were a few moments when I almost burst into tears. Those tears would have been valid, but I decided to not...
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What I appreciate about deployment.
Prepare yourself … I’m about to discuss what is actually GOOD about deployment. I was inspired to write this because a lot of my friends here are struggling with this recent “see you later” much more...
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My first cry of deployment.
I’ve been doing really well in the 10 or so days since my husband deployed. However, I finally cried — because I finally heard his voice on the phone! There’s nothing like that first phone call of...
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Navy videos.
Just sharing some of my favorite Navy videos, including a few really good naval aviation videos. Just one of those mornings when I *really* miss my husband and YouTube is my friend :) ^^Best cruise...
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“Time is Love”– my deployment theme song.
I’ve had Josh Turner’s “Time is Love” in my head since I last saw my husband 8-ish weeks ago. I can’t shake the feeling that we’re missing-out on so much time together. I love our life and the Navy as...
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Seeds.
I was inspired by this little quote meme, which was posted on PostSecret’s Facebook page today. I’m getting settled in our apartment in Japan. A dear friend picked me up last night and we had an...
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The gift that keeps on giving: mailbox prizes.
You might remember that I missed our Navy (Airwing) Ball this year because I had shingles. I decided to make myself a drink or 3 while my husband was at the Ball (he had to go for work reasons). I …...
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I watched the carrier depart.
My husband deployed recently. I watched the carrier leave, and I feel like it was one of the emotionally best things I’ve ever done to “prep” for deployment. This is our 3rd, so I have some experience...
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A quick deployment vacation.
Hi all! I’m leaving on a big international vacation with a Navy wife friend. This is a totally spur of the moment trip — we’re traveling half way around the world on just 2 days notice. But, hey,...
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