As we head into Memorial Day, it’s easy to get caught up in the anticipation of the three-day weekend and poolside barbecues we have planned. But the significan...
Memorial Day functions as our traditional summer kick-off. It’s when we start up the grill, smoker or BBQ and consume copious amounts of food. It’s a great time...
My family and I have spent many wonderful holidays in the Kakamega rain forest of western Kenya. The forest is famed for its hiking trails and is popular with b...
When my husband, Erik, joined the military, I didn’t know what to expect. We had dated for several years before he enlisted in the U.S. Army, and he proposed wh...
They say nothing changes you like having a child of your own and I have found this to be absolutely true.
In fact, I read in “The Birth Of A Mother” from Th...
My 2-year-old daughter recently reminded me of something important. I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed one evening after work when she grabbed my hand...
Most military kids face more challenges in their childhood than many adults do in a lifetime—and they go through many of them at a young age. From coping with a...
California fire survivors begin to rebuild.
Amber McErquiaga woke up in her home in Paradise, California, on Nov. 8, 2018, to get ready to take her children ...
Life comes with many challenges and obstacles we don’t see coming. In the blink of an eye, you may be faced with unexpected circumstances beyond your control, s...
There’s much more depth to the holiday season than the gift exchanges, Christmas treats and cheerful decorations that we get so wrapped up in. The season comes ...
