I didn’t know…or I would have baked us a cake!

Or, rather, bought us a cake from the ice cream parlor down the street.

So, do you feel appreciated now?

Welcome to the SIXTH Military Mondays Carnival on Army Wives’ Lives!

AND…we have a PRIZE for the next two carnivals, courtesy of Susan Wiggs, author of The Ocean Between Us!

We’ve looked at military family life from the active duty and National Guard perspectives. And there are definitely pros and cons to each…

Welcome to the FIFTH Military Mondays Carnival on Army Wives’ Lives!

AND…we have a PRIZE for the next two carnivals, courtesy of Susan Wiggs, author of The Ocean Between Us!

A reader who has received two civilian honors for her service to her husband’s units asked a question about wearing her awards.

I was stumped! So, I wrote to the Field Artillery Association and received this response…

Michy, who blogs at Ocipura.com, shares with us her life as an Army wife and a Christian and some of her varied interests–from food and recipes to psychology!

What topics do you write about on your blog?

I write about all sorts of things. My Christian faith, Avon, life as an Army wife, food and recipes, relationships… I’ve been known to even post about a simple do-it-yourself project, as well. I write about the things I’m interested in, the things I know about…

Casey, who blogs at The Ever-Changing Life of a Military Wife, shares with us how she keeps balance when life is a moving target.

What topics do you write about on your blog?

I’m a mish mash of teaching, travel, politics, pouting, military life, and my never ending love for Texas. If it happens in my life, it goes on the blog! I try to keep it “real” rather than branded. While I have much respect for the niche blogs, I view my blog as a diary rather than a website. So, when you come, expect the unexpected!

Welcome to the first Military Mondays Carnival on Army Wives’ Lives!

Here’s hoping this carnival helps us find great Military Family Bloggers and interesting posts about the Military Family Experience!

As my readers may know, I am trying to make this site as much of a resource for the Military Spouse community as I can. I am conducting interviews of Military Spouse Bloggers, taking guest posts, working on creating a forum, and now I am going to put a linky up every Monday…

A reader asks:

My husband hasn’t signed any papers yet but will be enlisting in the Army very soon. I am trying to be the supportive wife because I know this is something he’s always wanted to do, but I am scared for him and myself. Here is the problem: I am not going to be following him to wherever he gets stationed.

I know we can make it work but I am worried about being alone all the time…

Is it common for the wives not to follow their husbands?