May 2011 - Spouse Buzz - The Network of Care

Cards for Caregiver Spouses

Not long ago I wrote that I’m going to do a better job of supporting and appreciating the spouses of our wounded warriors. I promised to find out where we can send notes of support – and I have! Thanks to the wonderful people of Wounded Warrior Wives...

Published Tue, May 10 2011 4:10 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Wounded Spouse, FRG/Spouse Support

Decisions, Decisions

One of the things that I have always loved about being married to a person in the military is that it cuts down on a lot of the decision-making in my life. Decisions making is hard for me – there is usually some sort of spreadsheet involved, and...

Published Sun, May 01 2011 9:54 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life, military, retirement, leaving, future, ets

Ready Your Care Package Supplies

Whip out your pens, paper, and care package supplies, spouses. A new study finds that the more mail a happily married deployed Soldier gets from home, the fewer PTSD symptoms he is likely to have. This study, which I detail today over at Military.com...

Published Wed, May 25 2011 11:38 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Marriage & Family

2011 Blue Star Museums

I’m starting to see Facebook posts and blog posts about kids getting out of school or parents gearing up for summer activities. I’m totally excited about summer… I’m ready for fun in the sun. Well, since I live in Washington state, I’m...

Published Wed, May 25 2011 12:38 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Entertainment, free summer fun, Blue Star Museums

Video: MilSpouse Advice From the Pros

If you could give one piece of advice to less experience MilSpouse, what would it be? We asked Deanie Dempsey, long time Army wife and spouse of the new Army Chief of Staff, that very question. Here is what she said: Amy Bushatz: Hi I’m Amy Bushatz and...

Published Sun, May 22 2011 8:37 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: FRG/Spouse Support

Confessions of a Doer

Hi, I’m Amy, and I’m a doer. My malady is both a blessing and a curse. I am, at turns, among the most helpful and engaged MilSpouses on the planet — and the one in the biggest denial. If I can think of something to do, I do it. If I don’t know where...

Published Mon, May 02 2011 4:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Wounded Spouse, FRG/Spouse Support

Video: Song for a Fallen Father

Tricia Hall was 4-years-old when her father, Army Lt. Kelly Hall, was killed in a training accident in Germany. Since then her mother has encouraged Tricia and her four brothers and sisters to creatively remember their father through art, writing and...

Published Sun, May 29 2011 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: SurvivorBUZZ, Videos

New Contest for Veterans and Family Members

One of the best parts of SpouseBUZZ LIVE events is watching the faces of attendees when our “Uncle Howard” from Sears gets started with his raffle. Sears has a history of military support, and their Heroes at Home program to help military...

Published Tue, May 31 2011 5:33 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Spouse & Family News

Close Calls and Retroactive Panic

I knew something was up as soon as I opened the email. It was from my husband, but in place of Sampson’s familiar address was the name of one of his squadronmates. In what was obviously a message dashed off in haste on an unfamiliar keyboard, Sampson...

Published Tue, May 31 2011 7:19 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Deployment, Anticipatory Grief, Military Life

Together or Apart

Back in the stone ages, before He of the Sea and I got married, we had to some pre-marital counseling with the pastor who was going to marry us. He asked us some thought-provoking questions and some of the thoughts that came up have remained guiding principles...

Published Tue, May 10 2011 7:26 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Marriage & Family, Military Life, military, family, bachelor, geobach, geographic, geo, bach

Happy MilSpouse Appreciation Day!

I’ve done a few posts over the last few weeks talking about how we can celebrate the MilSpouses around us. While I still think that’s important, let’s be honest – it doesn’t hurt to celebrate ourselves a little bit, too. Since the President went to the...

Published Fri, May 06 2011 7:02 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life, Uncategorized

It’s Toast

Our poor daughter has been sick today. Our conversation went like this: Sarah: I can’t remember, what does the T stand for in B.R.A.T.? Husband: What? Sarah: The T. You know, bananas, rice, applesauce…what? What’s the T? Husband: (looking...

Published Sun, May 08 2011 4:06 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Uncategorized

Last Minute PCS Jitters

Either I’m horribly unorganized or good under pressure. I prefer to believe the latter but that’s probably just self-delusion on my part. We’re PCS’ing overseas this summer. We’re shipping our vehicle on Monday. So what did I spend the last week doing...

Published Sat, May 14 2011 6:16 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: PCS

A Change in the Meaning

Once upon a time, when I did not know anyone in the military, had not experienced deployment and had not witnessed the meaning of sacrifice, Memorial Day was a time for parties, a few hours of body surfing in the Pacific and a huge fruit salad. Since...

Published Mon, May 23 2011 4:30 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: SurvivorBUZZ, Military Life

It’s Like Bart Simpson Calling Moe’s Tavern

Last night, a facebook friend posted something that reminded me of about 100 conversations I have had. The unfortunate name game. The topic seems to come up at parties, or picnics. I mean, I am sure we all know civilians with wacky names, but no one has...

Published Thu, May 19 2011 7:06 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Humor

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