by Lauren Lomsdale | Aug 29, 2015 | Blog
I never wanted to be a military spouse. I wanted a husband who came home every night before dinner, just as my father did. I wanted my kids to play with their cousins every weekend, just as I did. As a young adult I had naively wished for a different life than what I...
by Lauren Lomsdale | Jul 3, 2015 | Blog
We have all been through rough times, especially when dealing with military life. There are disappointments, fears, and the all too common feeling of loneliness.Recently, the idea of loneliness has crept into my thoughts on a daily basis. You see, right now my husband...
by Lauren Lomsdale | Feb 25, 2015 | Blog
Every deployment presents a choice for military spouses: either be consumed with the loneliness and isolation a long-term separation often brings, or use the time apart as an opportunity to grow. I know both choices first hand. During my husband’s first post-marriage...
by Lauren Lomsdale | Jan 26, 2015 | Blog
Deployments are tough all the way around. While I think it is tough here maintaining the home front with our first baby on the way and the typical new homeowner issues, I know that my husband is dealing with his own issues of adjusting to a new environment and his new...
by Lauren Lomsdale | Oct 19, 2014 | Blog
Chances are, if you are reading this article you currently have a deployed spouse or one that will deploy or leave for an extended period of time in the future. And chances are, you’re nervous and wondering what you are going to do with all your free time. How do I...
