A little about me. I live in South Georgia, yes there is a difference, ask anyone who is from here. I’m both a military brat (term of affection for one born and raised in a military family) as well as a retired military spouse. My husband did three deployments that resulted in PTSD and severe lung issues and, as a consequence, was medically retired at the age of 25 from the Air Force. There is a ten year age difference between myself and my husband, but I love him more than words can ever say. I’m a mom; I have grown boys and two who fly with the angels. I am also a full-time caregiver for my husband as well as a full-time college student.

As for being a full-time student, I’m majoring in History. Specifically American History with an emphasis on the Civil War, minoring in American Military History. Can we see the pattern here? I sure can. Being a military kid and wife sure left an impact on me, and I love our men and women in the military who willingly sign that blank check for our country. Plus, history is a major passion for me. So it makes sense that I would combine the two.

A friend once suggested that I put my thoughts into writings. I never thought that blogging would be something I would consider.  That is, until a dear friend of mine from my childhood, who is a veteran of our armed forces told me her therapist wanted her to do it.  I guess therapists now see blogging as a great tool for helping people work through emotions and personal issues they are facing. In a way I can see their point, I mean I find it helpful when I journal, but the thought of putting those ideas that I write on the internet is intimidating, to say the least.

I hope you will follow me on this new journey and maybe something I say will inspire you or just simply encourage you.