There are a few phrases that will leave a spouse utterly speechless, the one for our current situation: “They put me in for the Med Board”. *GULP* 12 years in the Infantry, 4 deployments (the last one brought him home … Continue reading
Category Archives: Jess
Just Do It
Today I was asked for a compilation of all my volunteer work I’ve done throughout the year. The more I thought about it, the more I realized I really dedicated 2011 to ‘ME’. Now hold on to your flapping jaws … Continue reading
2012? What?
It’s 2012. Holy cow, it’s really 2012!! The years seem to be rushing by the older I get. So, how was your New Year’s? Did you spend it with friends and/or family? Did you party the night away or quietly … Continue reading
The VA Volunteers
This is an amazing article I just had to share. It’s about some VA hospitals that literally give their all to each veteran, from beginning to end. Volunteers sit with veterans who, for whatever reason, don’t have family and … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Laughs
Well, Thanksgiving is over and boy are we stuffed! This year, we spent the holiday with our dear neighbor and their family. We live close enough that normally, we’d just go down to my family’s house for Thanksgiving, but due … Continue reading
War is Hell
I am the wife. I have never deployed to a combat zone. I have never physically experienced the hells of war. I have, however, experienced the inner demons that have returned from combat. I am one of many who wake … Continue reading
Never Forgotten
Good evening, JFM followers! I hope you are happy, healthy and recovered from this weekend. My family and I went down to San Antonio this weekend to visit a dear friend of ours and her family. There is nothing like … Continue reading
Home-Based Businesses
Well, I’m proud to announce I am now one of the statistics, and officially have a home-based business. I have a lot of military spouse friends who have these types of businesses (Scentsy, Pure Romance, etc…) and it makes me … Continue reading
Veteran’s Day
I think we all know what Veteran’s Day stands for, but how many of us truly know the history behind Veteran’s Day? I did a little research and thought I’d share. The more knowledge you have, the more poignant and … Continue reading
Strong
I want you to take a moment and type the phrase ‘Definition of Strong’ into your google searchbar. Amongst other definitions, these are what you will find: Strong: Possessing skills and qualities that create a likelihood of success Powerfully … Continue reading