1001 Things to Love About Military Life

A beautiful book, “1001 Things to Love About Military Life” chronicles the traditions, advantages, and experiences that military members and their families love and share. This book is for anyone that’s been touched in some way by military living. Looking back at my own introduction to military life through my son’s Army service, everything was so foreign to me at first. Over the years,... [Read more]

A Christmas From Afar

Poem by Cynthia Gibbs Two little pairs of bright eyes are anxious to see What goodies are waiting for them under the tree. Festive stockings are hanging full to the brim, Yet the family stands still – waiting for him. Eagerly their eyes turn to lock on the screen – Looking for that face they’ve not recently seen. Without too much delay, they soon get the call. As his image comes in focus, he... [Read more]

2011 Deadlines for Holiday Mail Sent to U.S. Troops Overseas

It’s only November but time to start thinking about holiday packages for troops in overseas locations! The United States Postal Service announced their holiday deadlines for sending packages to overseas troops. If you want packages to reach your soldier in time for the holiday, be sure to adhere to the deadlines. Mail is very slow to overseas locations during the holiday season and it can take... [Read more]

Exercise to Reduce Stress

Stress is a part of life for most people. Each one of us is impacted differently by circumstances and stress can be triggered by financial pressures, family matters, job, or not being able to fit into those jeans. For Army Moms, stress takes on a whole new meaning. When our children are deployed to a war zone, the stress can be overwhelming. When my son was deployed, it was one of the most stressful... [Read more]

Love Packages

Poem by Cynthia Gibbs As I open the door and step inside, I glance up, and see her smile wide. She knows who I am and why I am there, And whose name is on the package I bear. For I’ve been there many times before - To that postal counter at the back of the store. The transaction is simple, just normal routine, As I place the box on her weighing machine. She checks the scale and stamps my form; I... [Read more]

I Am A Soldier’s Mother

Thank you Cynthia Gibbs for writing this heartfelt poem. I am a soldier’s mother; I sometimes march alone And yet I stand with many, trying to be strong. You may not recognize me as you pass me on the street; I may look like any other that you by chance might meet. Like any mother, in a lot of ways I still remain, But watching my son become a soldier brought a forever change. For deep down inside... [Read more]