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Communication-it is the single most important aspect of any relationship, but the most difficult to navigate. In the military family, communication is often interrupted by long TDY’s, unexpected missions and deployments to remote locations. What’s a family to do? How do you stay in touch through the different transitions and sometimes costly options? Read more >>>
by Ginger Bales posted April 2010
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Ginger Bales
Senior Contributor
ginger@armywifemagazine.com
GUARD & RESERVE
Creativity is the process of expressing original thoughts or ideas. I’ve heard people my entire life say, “I’m just not very creative,” but everyone possesses some form of creativity. We all have thoughts and ideas that are unique to us and we all express those things in different ways. Sharing that creativity within us, not only is beneficial to our own well-being, but blesses others in turn. Creativity is a gift. Read more >>>
by Ginger Bales posted June 2010
Independence. From the moment we are born, we all fight for this rite of passage. Beginning with those first wobbly steps, to leaving home to forge our own way in the world-independence is the thing that we all desire. However, as a military wife celebrating Independence Day for the 2nd time while my husband is overseas, this elusive word takes on a new meaning. Read more >>>
by Ginger Bales posted July 2010
I’ve spent more than half of my life inside a classroom. First as a preschooler, then kindergarten and elementary, followed by my junior high and high school years, and eventually college. I’m currently enrolled in a digital photography class just for fun, but none of these compare to the classroom of the world….especially the military world. Opportunity and experience are hard teachers, but the lessons learned stay with you for a lifetime. So, what have I learned as a military wife?
(1) I’ve learned how to juggle. As I write this, I’m sitting at the DMV waiting on my son to take his driver’s test for the first time. I have a water heater that went out this morning, Read more >>>
by Ginger Bales, posted Aug 2010
