Recently, my kids started Tae Kwon Do. I know controversy exists among Christians regarding Tae Kwon Do. So, I thought I would address some of the questions with scripture today. Some people who say that it is unchristian for Christians to practice Tae Kwon Do or any martial arts because of the roots in [...]
Tag Archive: Marriage
Nov
26
Christmas Around Our House Pt 4……BOOKS BOOKS and BOOKS :)
Books are a HUGE part of our life, and Christmas is no exception. We love to read. I started collecting Christmas books even before I had kids and each year it has grown, as we have added to the collection. The picture I am sure looks overwhelming, but we honestly read just about ALL [...]
Nov
16
Christmas Around Our House Part 2….Advent
One of the ways that we keep Christ in Christmas is advent. So what exactly is advent? Advent begins 4 Sundays before Christmas. It is a season of anticipation, anticipating the “coming of the Messiah”. Born in the flesh, in Bethlehem 2000 years ago. The history of the Old Testament sets the stage for baby [...]
Nov
10
Christmas around our house part 1….Santa Claus or the lack thereof :)
In our house we do not do Santa Claus. I have been asked many times why we do not do Santa. It is simple for us. Christmas is about the celebration of Christ’s birth and we try to keep the focus on what the season is really about. Also, the Bible speaks against lying and there [...]
Aug
13
Living Apart, supporting two households “Ask Mrs. Marine”
Dear Mrs. Marine,
I am a newly-wed Marine wife, and am seeking advice as to my options for benefits: Due to the great expense of my chosen degree, I am continuing to attend college in (another state), despite my husband being stationed in North Caroli…
Jun
14
What is Flag Day to us…..
Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th of each year. It celebrates the adoption of the Flag of the United States of America. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclomation that established June 14th officially as Flag Day and in 1949 National Flag Day was established by an act of Congress. So what [...]
Jun
13
When an old job teaches contentment….
Years ago my husband was a recruiter, that was back before the Army started downsizing again and before they reduced the work hours to a normal job. Back in those days when you didn’t put anyone into the Army that month, you rolled a donut. That was not good. My husband took on that job [...]
May
17
How Much Is Too Much When It Comes To Your Child’s Treatment?
I wanted to share something with you that I believe every loving, involved and advocating parent struggles with when it comes to the care and well being of his autistic child. I know that many of mine and my wife’s discussions revolve around this, an…
Apr
14
Autism and God
Recently I was reading a blog post and it was talking about how God had NO part of Autism, it was pretty negative. However what made me even more sad was the comments of how others viewed Autism and their kids on the spectrum, I wanted to comment but I also did not want to [...]
Mar
28
Leaving Maryland to start our Trip Out West
I have been meaning to make this post for a few weeks now but getting settled has taken up much of my time. So let me start at the beginning We left Fort Meade Maryland to travel to Washington, my husband was getting assigned out here for his job. PCSing always has so many emotions for [...]
Mar
26
Waiting……
Most of us at some point or another will experience the joys of waiting. As a military wife, we experience that constantly. Since my husband and I married, here are just some of the things I have waited for: *Wedding Reception (we eloped so this came later) *Honeymoon (after the reception…finally! LOL) *Pictures of the [...]
Mar
19
Flip Flops, Combat Boots, and stuff…….:)
I love flip flops. I can honestly say that I feel so comfortable in a nice pair for walking or just lounging around. I love to just slip them on my feet and run errands and run in and out of the house. My husband usually is in combat boots as a Soldier. He [...]
Mar
13
10 Year Wedding Anniversary! March 16th ~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Link-up
I can’t believe it has been 10 years. Unfortunately Hubby is not here to celebrate with me, he is off training, again… However we will be celebrating when he gets home in a few weeks!
I used this post for Hubby’s (our) 10 year Anniversary in the Mari…
Mar
08
Surprise! We’re Polygamists!
Last year on this day, I wished my husband a Happy 8th Anniversary. Today I seek to do the same, only I’ve decided to unleash our skeletons from the closet and announce to all of you that we are Polygamists. Yes. You read that correctly. No. It is not another woman. Or another man. Nine [...]
Feb
29
A lady, A Soldier, and the White Horse that went MIA
When I first met my husband we would sit up late night after night talking on the phone. Dreaming about a future together and talking about Gods plan for us. I just knew in my heart that this handsome Soldier of mine could not be anymore perfect and that God had placed us together. [...]
Oct
06
Hatching Our Plan
So much to do. So little time.
Oct
04
Beyoncé’s Little Brother, Solange
Recently, I read a post by The Bloggess – And that’s why you should learn to pick your battles. It has obviously struck a chord with people – there are greeting cards available and a Facebook page dedicated to Beyoncé, the giant metal chicken. And oh yeah, by the time I left a comment on [...]
Sep
17
Reason One Hundred Thirty-Four Why I Admire My Wife
Let me go ahead and say it now. My wife really stinks at “surprises.” Whatever surprise she has planned, she always ends up blowing it – almost 98.8% of the time! (Sorry babe, but you know its true) She may be bad at surprises, but sh…
Aug
30
Army Values Applied to The Military Dad Living With Autism # 4 – Selfless Service
This is a big one for me. It also one that I struggle with personally as a human. See, it’s not naturally in the human makeup to live a life in selfless service to others or a higher purpose. We tend to be creatures who take care of our own needs…
Aug
18
Army Values Applied to The Military Dad Living With Autism # 2 – Duty
In this second installment of applying the Army values to the man’s role in the family living with autism, we delve into the value of duty. Webster defines duty as obligatory tasks or functions that arise from one’s position in life; a mora…
Aug
16
Army Values Applied to The Military Dad Living With Autism # 1 – Loyalty
You have to love the military and its use of acronyms. There is one for everything! As a matter of fact, the seven Army Values can even be easily remembered as an acrostic, where the beginning letter of each value spell out LDRSHIP (or leadership). I h…
Aug
07
Be An Encouraging Spouse
When you are deployed like I am currently, you have a lot of time to think. For an analytical-type person like me that can be both a blessing and dangerous at the same time. Lately, I have been missing home quite tremendously. That is normal with deplo…
May
13
Autism Waits On No Deployment! Part #1 (Care For The Stay at Home Parent)
You are deployed. Your spouse and kid(s) are at home. You certainly have your share of deployment stress with twice as many work hours, little sleep, not very many comforts of home, frequent attacks in various forms by the enemy and that constant longi…
May
08
Happy Mother’s Day Mommies! The Top 10 Reasons Why My Boy’s Mom is the Best!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there, especially all of those entrusted with the special charge of caring for an autistic child. I am very thankful for my loving wife, partner in advocacy and dedicated mom to our three boys on the auti…
Apr
17
Book Review: “Special Needs Families in the Military: A Resource Guide”
As an Army officer with autistic dependents I was very eager to read the new book “Special Needs Families in the Military: A Resource Guide” by Janelle Hill and Don Philpott after I first saw a preview of it in the Army Times two months ago…
AMFAS Update
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 2 of 4 May 22, 2013
- Finding Answers in Chicago at AutismOne May 21, 2013
- Experiences of Wandering, Part 1 of 4 May 21, 2013
- Armed Forces Day celebrates America’s warriors May 18, 2013
- Happy Mother Warrior’s Day May 12, 2013
CMKAA
- TRICARE Stalls on Implementing Treatments February 25, 2013
- FY2013 NDAA Includes One-Year Pilot Program January 2, 2013
- TIME Magazine Highlights Last Minute Kill of CMKAA December 21, 2012
Confessions from Household Six
- Please Stop the Ride May 12, 2013
- Autism Awareness Today and EVERY Day April 23, 2013
- Go Ahead, Laugh AT Me April 12, 2013
Captain Dad – Family Life with Autism, twins, and the Military
- Going on a Mission - and Skittles! April 6, 2013
- March Madness March 16, 2013
- Reading Tea Leaves March 2, 2013
Lily and the Roses
- A Cure for Autism? Thoughts and Reflections May 8, 2013
- 87 Blue Balloons and 1 White April 6, 2013
- Why Autism Families Can Benefit From Blogging April 2, 2013
Navy Chaplain: A Story
- What is the difference? April 14, 2013
- THE BIGGEST SECRET EVER!! March 18, 2013
- 2012... Bella's Miracle Year! January 6, 2013
Who’s Teaching Who?
- Transitions: From Sampling to Eating March 21, 2013
- Today’s Lesson: Appreciation February 2, 2013
- First Impressions October 17, 2012
Oh What A Life!
- Lit it up Blue! May 2, 2013
- Selfish Moments March 15, 2013
- Just keep your head up March 12, 2013
Conner’s Search For A Voice
- The dreaded word. Deployment. March 21, 2013
- All our friends are different. February 18, 2013
- Sick in disguise. January 22, 2013
Red Green Lellow
- God make me a Warrior Mama. May 21, 2013
- Claiming my Namesake May 19, 2013
- Recovery for our kids with Autism: Getting out of our comfort zone April 28, 2013
The Holland’s Home
- We are low on funding so… February 12, 2013
- Book Review: Tent of David by Boaz Michael January 16, 2013
- Hey There Delilah January 2, 2013
Raising Soldiers 4 Christ
- Focusing on the Gospel this Resurrection March 28, 2013
- Tae Kwon Do and Special Needs March 17, 2013
- Tae Kwon Do….is it Biblical February 25, 2013
Pathways in Autism
- Please Sign Petition For Sensitivity Training At Whole Foods January 14, 2013
- Expect Spin With Autism Mandates October 23, 2012
- Watch Your Little Eloper! October 15, 2012
Pieces
- Truth From the Fox February 26, 2013
- Again I Rise February 21, 2013
- Working Together February 6, 2013
Oh What a Life!
- Lit it up Blue! May 2, 2013
- Selfish Moments March 15, 2013
- Just keep your head up March 12, 2013
Autism Recovered
- Kate's recovery story April 16, 2012
- Fairies get a new swing outside February 29, 2012
- Craftiness February 25, 2012
Four Cannons
- BFF’s May 22, 2012
- An Emotional Glimpse Into My Heart… May 17, 2012
- Soooo Ready For Spring! February 20, 2012
P.R.E.K.P.A.
- OUTINGS with 3 small children, Autism and only 1 parent August 7, 2011
- NEW DIET FOR KAITLYN!!! August 7, 2011
- ALL GROWN UP!!! August 2, 2011
Michelle’s maniacal musings on mommyhood
- Kindergarten graduation May 12, 2013
- The battle with strep continues May 12, 2013
- Hello Kitty May 3, 2013
A House of Hagfeldt’s
- You say its your birthday! na na na na na it's my birthday too! yeah! na na na na na March 1, 2013
- What's the deal-eo February 16, 2013
- Christmas 2012 January 16, 2013
ArmyWifeToddlerMom
- Remembering Ramzi Doany 10 years later September 11, 2011
- And she'll have fun fun fun till her Daddy takes her t-bird away June 16, 2011
- And more June 6, 2011
Army Wife and Autism Life
- Crazy Beautiful life February 13, 2013
- What the... January 26, 2012
- A Beautiful Moment November 21, 2011
Pajama Camper
- Family Update October 19, 2011
- Open House August 12, 2011
- Been Awhile August 11, 2011
Parenting a child with Asperger Syndrome
- What a way to spend a day, hike challenge by W December 24, 2012
- My aspie's rude awakening September 26, 2012
- Me, the problem? September 18, 2012
Shot’s Spot
- Send a deployment hug November 8, 2012
- #photoadayaug Day 6 - Writing August 6, 2012
- #photoadayaug Day 4 - Somewhere you sat August 4, 2012
Major Autism
- No one can tell you how to build October 4, 2011
- What causes autism? June 14, 2011
- Is this Autism (Money) Awareness Month? April 3, 2011