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The community supporting military families needs to make sure those left at home have the help they need. Here are some specific ideas.

By Peggy Frezon4 min read

She was determined to give her daughter the wedding of her dreams, but could she pull it off?

She was having trouble keeping a positive mindset–until she heard a trio of warbling birds.

“Guys,” I say. “It’s the scent of spring.” The scent of promise.

Letters were her only way of keeping in touch. Why couldn’t she figure out what to say?

By Cheryl Bart8 min read

Their quest to climb the Seven Summits was complete except for Everest, the deadliest.

In this excerpt from Mother’s Day Ideals, a mother reflects on the moment her son spread his wings and went off to college.

I sit and think about treasured moments, the times Mamo whispered encouragement. She was like that–gentle love flowed into the relationships she had.

By Edie Melson2 min read

Military families are a forgiving group. But to help you avoid some possible pitfalls, here are a few things to avoid.

A broken marriage, 81 hours of support-group meetings and a 2,000-mile motor-home trip across the country with her son.

Among the brown eggs was one as white can be–with a secret message meant just for him.

As I gazed at her precious face, I whispered, “Mom, I definitely have your hands… I wish I had your faith.”