As I placed one foot in front of the other, an eerie sense of uneasiness touched my soul. I was treading on hallowed ground. Being a chaperon for an eighth-grade school trip had its ups
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The Vietnam War Gave My Brother His Name
Keith. That’s the name of my dad’s best boyhood friend. It’s also my brother’s name. My brother carries Keith’s name because Keith Kahlstorf was only allowed to carry it for a short time. The Vietnam
Read moreThe Battle for Encouragement
I was walking through the parking lot on a lunchtime walk when a handsome young man in fatigues stopped me to nervously ask for directions to the ROTC office. I pointed him in the right
Read moreAfter the “Coming Home”
We’ve all seen those “Coming Home” videos where the kids and the spouse are in class, at work, or at a sporting event expecting to do one thing but here comes their military father, mother,
Read more3 Ways You Can Honor & Inspire Military Families
May 12th is the official day we honor the spouses of those serving in our military. For these spouses, life goes on while their soldier is away. Children still need to be fed, diapers changed.
Read moreFor Your Service, Thank You
I recently took a trip to the VA hospital with my dad, a man who served his country for twenty-three years of his life and sixteen years of mine. At the hospital I saw a lot
Read moreEight to Eighty-Eight: We Can Make a Difference
The 10th anniversary of 9-11 was just a few weeks ago…and most of us remembered. We watched the documentaries and read the articles and grieved anew. But what do we do now? What do we do with all the memories and frustrations? Is there anything we can do to make a difference today?
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