military life

A Letter of Hope from 2003

This week is Veteran's Day, and as the wife of a veteran it's a holiday full of meaning for me.…

8 years ago

2 Month Moving Update

I guess life has settled down into a new normal here at our new casa. Thus begins the 1st year…

8 years ago

Moving Update: The Ulcer, Giant Dusty, and Daniel’s Quest

We've been living in our new house for a solid week now. Many interesting things have happened. First, there was…

8 years ago

Cross Country Road Trip 2016: The Man Show

It's purely a man show this time, y'all. Last time it was just Alan and me. This time it's Alan,…

8 years ago

The 9th Move: Empty Houses, “Bees”, and Good-byes

I know you are probably expecting an update on the cross-country move. Well, all I can tell you is that:…

8 years ago

When We Met Matthias: Story of a Military Family

I've kept a tiny secret from my blog audience. Well, not all that tiny...8 pounds of secret at least... No...I…

8 years ago

A Whittle Adoption Story

Lately a few of my buddies have started something. It's happened a few times over the years. I always get…

8 years ago

Saying Good-Bye

good-bye hugs, as Alan departed for Afghanistan, for 6 months, 2011 from my Xanga series Fall 2011 We had such…

10 years ago

What Being a Military Family Means

It's tempting to think that being a military family means moving a lot, long term separations, being tough, hanging the…

10 years ago

My Dad

I am so thankful that my dad turned out to be more than just a great dad. He turned out…

10 years ago