October 2009 - Spouse Buzz - The Network of Care

Conspiracy Theory

I know there's a lot of stuff in the news about how overweight we are as a country. And I certainly don't dispute that. However. In the military, or at least in the Marine Corps (which is where I've lived...

Published Thu, Oct 15 2009 10:37 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Eatin' Good in the Neighborhood

A free meal at Applebee's. If you know of other Veteran's Day freebies or discounts, feel free to add them in the comment section.

Published Wed, Oct 14 2009 12:52 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

The October Challenge: The Calm Before the Storm

Okay, okay, here's a challenge everyone can -- and should -- participate in. I was at a department store this past weekend and I saw Christmas displays. Christmas. It's not even Halloween..... I had a moment of panic because I...

Published Wed, Oct 14 2009 12:15 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: 2009 SpouseBUZZ Challenge

Dear Children

I realize that I'm the only adult in the house at the moment. I understand sometimes you have questions that only an adult can answer: like, "May I go outside and play?" and "May I have those leftover Pixie Stix...

Published Wed, Oct 14 2009 6:38 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Family Matters, Humor

Living Our Lives

Last week I went to visit my grandparents. They have dial-up. Last year this would have stressed me out immensely but this year it doesn't, because deployments are like snowflakes. And this snowflake is liberating. This is my husband's third....

Published Tue, Oct 13 2009 6:33 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment

A "shot" in the back

Today was a little backwards for me. I went to the doctor to have an epidural injection in my back for the first time. I have suffered from back pain since 1996 - got medically discharged from the Army because...

Published Mon, Oct 12 2009 9:08 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Family Matters, Marriage, Wounded Spouse

A recent deer in headlights moment.

The other day I was working with a nurse going through childcare information so she could check things off in the computer that different topics had been reviewed and they could be confident in our ability to care for the...

Published Mon, Oct 12 2009 10:34 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

A Change I Would Like To See

I usually try not to complain, but darn it, I am cranky. And it seems such a simple problem. And I'm sure I'm not the only military family member who has been frustrated by it. One of my children recently...

Published Sun, Oct 11 2009 12:32 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Military Brats

Military Health System News

Information from MHS: October is Women's Health Month. Healthy Debate is asking - what the Department of Defense should continue, improve or change to better support the health of female service members, particularly the wounded, ill or injured. Check...

Published Fri, Oct 09 2009 4:52 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: TriCare

2009 Military Holiday Mailing Deadlines

Dates and information available after the jump. Chart and information can be linked here. Destination Express 1st Class Priority PAL SAM Parcel Post APO/FPO AE 090-092 18 Dec 11 Dec 11 Dec 04 Dec 27 Nov 13 Nov APO/FPO AE...

Published Thu, Oct 08 2009 6:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment, Miscellaneous, Resources

"If..."

Out of the blue, DH asked me the other night, "If I died, would you get remarried?" I sat thoughtfully for a moment, wondering why he was asking me this. Me: "I don't know. It would be the last thing...

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 9:03 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment, Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Marriage, Anticipatory Grief

My Children Have Lost Their Minds

We are remarkably close to my husband's return home for R&R, or mid-tour leave, or whatever it is called nowadays. We're all obviously a little excited, but I am overwhelmed by the level of wackiness coming out of my children....

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 6:01 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment, Family Matters, Military Brats, Reintegration

Photos from AUSA Family Forums

The hall was filled with FRG leaders and Commanders from across the country: General Casey addresses the crowd: Mrs. Casey addresses the crowd: Secretary of the Army, John McHugh, Chief of Staff of the Army, General Casey and Sergeant Major...

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 9:59 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Family Matters

Army Spouses Always Speak Their Mind: AUSA-Day One

If you've never attended an AUSA Annual Meeting, it's a fantastic event. Today I attended a Military Family Forum titled, "Army Families, The Strength Behind the Soldier." Although this conference is Army-Centric, many of the issues...

Published Mon, Oct 05 2009 8:47 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Family Matters

When Last We Saw Our Intrepid Reporter...

And of course I mean the lovely and talented Andi: who is currently at the AUSA Exposition and Meeting and will be attempting to liveblog the panels. She sent these pictures to show the conference gearing up: And the chairs...

Published Mon, Oct 05 2009 11:12 AM by SpouseBUZZ