April began four days ago, and it’s taken me this long to write my yearly Month of the Military Child and Autism Awarenesss/Acceptance month post. I think there are a few reasons I’m struggling this year. Some of which stem from the reasons that not a lot has changed since last year. Let’s face it,… read more »
Our Military Families Really Don’t Mean Anything, Do They?
2012
I sit down to write this on election day in hopes that our country will once again find hope. Right now, I’m feeling rather hopeless about the entire situation. You see, the rhetoric has been “military families matter,” “our soldiers can’t do their jobs without their families behind them,” “we must support the families behind… read more »
One Voice
2012
Sometimes all it takes is one voice. If you see something good, speak up. If you have a poor experience, speak up as well. It’s a well known fact that I’m not afraid to speak up, especially when it comes to our military families. I’ve done it before, and I’ll keep doing it as long… read more »
From This Week…
2012
I think I have a little something for everyone here today. -Today at 4pm EST, join @funkymonkeysncks for a Twitter party talking about healthy summer eating #funkychat I checked out the Funky Monkey Snacks website, and they look like something Zach would eat. We haven’t tried them yet, so I can’t say for sure, but if… read more »
Military Respite Disconnect
2012
*I’ll preface this by saying there are several acronyms. I’ll define them at the bottom since I speak fluent acronym in both Army speak and autism speak. After talking out my meeting with our ACS director here on post, I’ve come to realize just what a disconnect there is about what services are available, and… read more »
An Open Letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee
2012
Dear Sirs and Madams, I’m writing to you today because the voting of “No” for adding CMKAA as an amendment to FY2013 NDAA is personal. It may not be personal to you, but it’s personal to my family. We are an US Army National Guard family. My husband has served proudly and honorably for the… read more »
Guts
2012
Our lives have been about guts recently. My guts, Aaron’s guts, the awesome amount of guts shown by Rep. John Larson, and the lack of guts shown by the Senate Armed Services Committee. I’ll start with the Congressional guts (or lack thereof). The House did right by military families and voted to make Caring for… read more »
Memorial Day 2012
2012
As you wrap up your family parties and attend parades this Memorial Day, don’t forget why you’re there. Remember those who gave all. *I know this video is long, but it is SO worth the watch. For those who know me, you know I’m not a crier. I not only cried, but fair warning, I… read more »
Armed Forces Day 2012
2012
May is Military Appreciation Month, and it wouldn’t be complete without Armed Forces Day. If you need something to do this weekend in Central PA, there is no lack of activities. The Army Heritage and Education Center is hosting Army Heritage Days complete with live re-enactors, lectures, and presentations. We’ve gone in years past… read more »
My Own Lucy Episode – Part II
2012
If you missed Part I, go get caught up. I’ll wait. Got it? Ok, now here’s the rest… I get home, and the house is pure chaos. The kids are so unbelievably hyper. The 5 year old won’t nap. Of course he won’t nap. His Poppy is here. We have respite here, and he loves… read more »
