Tag: parenting

  • Facing the military retirement transition Part 1: Are you ever going back to work?

    “She has a graduate degree but isn’t doing anything with it.” “I’m a full time volunteer.” “Stay at home mom.” “My formal career ended 10 years ago to raise my kids.” Well, it’s that time for me to start thinking about getting back into the workforce now that my spouse is looking at retirement from…

  • As you start this new season

    A letter to you To all the parents who have just said ‘goodbye’ to their children as they head off to school for the day: you are in my prayers. Remember Jesus loves them more than you do. He gave ALL of Himself for them and for you to have an opportunity to be back…

  • When things don’t go as planned

    I’m sitting here at the car shop with a hungry belly, 8% battery-life on my cell, and just thanking God for friends. Thank you God for an abundance of contacts to reach out to because people have lives and the ones you ask (sadly) might not be available when you need them. So I end…