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5 Reasons Why It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Your Running Bestie

Jul 12, 2018Strength 4 Spouses1 Commentfitness, reflectionfitness friends, friends, friendships, goodbyes, healingthroughrunning, military life, military spouses, running bestie, running buddies

When I married my husband and became a military spouse, I left behind a whole network of friends and exercise buddies. I was so lost without them. I no longer had my 5am running buddy. Those dark and early mornings were filled with such beautiful conversations about life. With each mile, whatever was stressing us…

Mother’s Day Salute: Life Lessons from Mom

May 12, 2018Strength 4 SpousesGuest Post, military life, Personal Development, reflectionexperiences, family, friends, life lessons, military, moms, Mothers Day, surviving military life

Being married to someone in the military is not always peaches and cream. There’s the distance, unexpected schedules, moving rapidly, and the list goes on. Do you think milspouses just acclimated to this lifestyle or did their upbringing help to prepare them for this whirlwind life? To honor moms for Mother’s Day, I decided to…

Facing Challenges with Strength: Moving Overseas

Mar 27, 2018Strength 4 SpousesGuest Post, Personal Development, reflectionexperiences, family, friends, military life, military spouse, moving, moving overseas, spain

**Guest Post by Lizann** Strength is… moving to another country where you don’t even speak the language. It is learning new things every single day. It’s bravely leading your children forward, when you have no idea what you’re doing. For military spouses, moving overseas can be one of the defining moments of their lives. It…

Finding Your Strength Series: Raising an Autistic Child

Jan 29, 2018Strength 4 Spouses4 CommentsGuest Post, marriage, miscarriageautism, experiences, family, findingstrength, friends, military, military life, morethanamilspouse

**Guest Post by Marla Bautista** Finding my strength after my child was diagnosed with Autism was something I never thought I’d have to do as a mother. Often people outside the military world think we have it all. Our civilian family and friends see the amazing homecomings, the places we travel, the pride in our…

10 Things That Have Made 2017 Sweeter

Dec 28, 2017Strength 4 Spouses12 CommentsUncategorized2017, dog, faith, family, friends, gardening, looking ahead, military life, new year, reflection

Every year is full of highs and lows. This year has been filled with more sadness and devastation than I ever thought possible. I have never in my life felt pain and brokenness like I have this year. During these tough times, I have tried my best to find some goodness, pleasure, and joy in…

Tips for Hosting a Fall Party with Pizzazz

Oct 23, 2017Strength 4 Spouses14 CommentsRecommended Productsbeer, Fall, Fall games, food and drink, friends, Halloween, military, party, pumpkin beer, pumpkins, taste test

When fall arrives, I cannot wait for pumpkin everything, most especially beer. This year, I decided to host a girl’s night and create a taste test on various brands of pumpkin beer. It took some time and planning to create a fun ladies night with food, games, and fun. Below are a few tips to…

Finding Friends in a Military World

Sep 22, 2017Strength 4 Spouses2 CommentsPersonal Developmentfriends, friendships, military, networking

I cannot tell you how many times, on a daily basis, I hear military spouses complain about how difficult it is to find friends at their new duty station. It’s scary when you move to a new place and your spouse is the only one you know, most especially when you have left your support…