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

I Had No Idea

I just have to quickly say that I thought I knew what I was talking about years ago when I wrote that one is the loneliest number. I thought I knew that temporarily-single moms had it harder than I did. I had no idea. I have done one week of my husband...

Published Sun, May 08 2011 8:07 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Marriage & Family

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

We Love Free Stuff: Museums!

It’s no secret that I am a complete geek. It’s also no secret that I love free stuff. Free museum admission for my whole family? A match made in heaven. Thanks to Blue Star Families and the National Endowment for the Art’s (NEA) Blue Star Museum program...

Published Fri, May 20 2011 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

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

MilSpouse Wedding Gift Ideas – Help!

A friend of my family married a soon-to-be Marine last weekend, and I am at a loss as to what to give as a wedding gift. Yes, we MilSpouses appreciate the same sort of gifts civilians do (gift cards anyone?), but I want do something special for her, and...

Published Tue, May 24 2011 9:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: FRG/Spouse Support, 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: 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

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: Interview with Deanie Dempsey

Deanie Dempsey, the spouse of the new Army Chief of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey, spent a few minutes talking with us this week about her views on her husband’s Army family priorities. Of course, most of what she talked about can be applied to the...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 10:04 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: FRG/Spouse Support, Military Life

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