http://armymomstrong.com Mon, 13 May 2013 22:03:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Since 2006, the Red Friday movement has been growing. People wear red on Fridays to show their support for our service men and women who are deployed. RED Friday means Remember Everyone Deployed. Show your support for our troops deployed overseas. Available now, RED Friday t-shirts! 20% of every sale goes to a ... http://armymomstrong.com/red-friday-tshirts/ Poem by Cynthia Gibbs The time has come for them to go- It just all seems a haze as they bid goodbye. Where those last days went, I do not know; And my thoughts wander as I heave a sigh- Did I give enough hugs, did I give enough kisses, To last until we once again ... http://armymomstrong.com/wistful-goodbyes/ 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 ... http://armymomstrong.com/1001-things-to-love-about-military-life/ 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 ... http://armymomstrong.com/a-christmas-from-afar/ 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. ... http://armymomstrong.com/2010-deadlines-for-holiday-mail-sent-to-u-s-troops-overseas/ 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 ... http://armymomstrong.com/exercise-to-reduce-stress/ 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 ... http://armymomstrong.com/love-packages/ 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, ... http://armymomstrong.com/i-am-a-soldier%e2%80%99s-mother/ In September 2010, my son flew 2 American flags on-board his Kiowa Warrior helicopter during a combat mission in Afghanistan. My son sent me the 2 flags later that month. What an honor! I was so proud to have them in my possession. I needed to find a special flag ... http://armymomstrong.com/flag-display-case/ Pay tribute to U.S. troops at home and abroad with the Scentsy Patriot Collection Warmers, customized with logos from the five branches of the military: Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard. Make a statement in any room with a Full-Size Scentsy Warmer. With so many styles, colors, and ... http://armymomstrong.com/army-full-size-scentsy-warmer/