May 2011 - Spouse Buzz - The Network of Care

BUZZing at Eglin AFB

We’re thrilled to be invited to to participate in Operation Empowerment, a Military Spouse Appreciation Event to be held May 18th at the Emerald Coast Convention Center near Eglin AFB, Florida. The lovely ladies there have planned a fantastic day...

Published Thu, May 05 2011 3:00 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: SpouseBUZZ LIVE, FRG/Spouse Support

Is it to Early?

Well, I have not fallen off the face of the earth. Just dug a deep hole and crawled in to process a few things, like a deployment with 6 weeks notice and 6 date changes and as I thought things were getting better we get a whammy two weeks into said deployment...

Published Thu, May 05 2011 6:16 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: PCS, Military Life, Uncategorized, military moving, moving, family

My Husband, the “Badass”

When it comes to military life, and particularly huge stories like the death of Osama Bin Laden, my civilian friends are infinitely inquisitive. They want to get the “inside story” and they assume I have it. The problem, of course, is that...

Published Wed, May 04 2011 8:32 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Civilians, Humor

New Milspouse Kate Middleton’s “Sad” Reality

As most of you know, in addition to being a new member of the Royal Family, Kate Middleton is now a military wife. Prince William is in the Royal Air Force. I read a headline this morning which made me laugh. The title read, “Kate Middleton &...

Published Tue, May 03 2011 9:02 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Marriage & Family, Military Life

The Wife of the Guy who Killed bin Laden

Of course, we don’t know and may not ever know who killed bin Laden or who his wife (if he’s married) is. But we do know the incredible pride the special operations community must be feeling right now for their servicemembers. The families...

Published Mon, May 02 2011 1:06 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

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

Osama Bin Laden is Dead

One man. Pure Evil. He’s dead. Think of what the actions of this man cost our military community over the past nine years. So very, very much. I’m experiencing a rush of emotions right now. Happiness. Shock. Anxiety. Sadness, as I reflect...

Published Sun, May 01 2011 8:35 PM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

A Note From Jessica

Many of you have been following Jessica’s story. SpouseBUZZ has received a lot of email and comments from concerned readers over the past few weeks. Last night, Jessica sent a message to our readers and asked that I post it here on SpouseBUZZ. From...

Published Sun, May 01 2011 11:50 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: 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

Video: Wounded Warrior Spouse Interview

I can think of few people groups I admire more than the spouse-caretakers of wounded warriors. In a society where marriage relationships break down over toothpaste and toilet paper differences, these people stick it out through the most frustrating, hurtful...

Published Sun, May 01 2011 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Wounded Spouse

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