A Military Love Story…or an Arranged Marriage?
In honor of Veterans Day, I thought it would be fun and interesting to find a real life love story of a couple who have experienced the sacrifice of serving in the military. As I searched for a story...
View ArticleLong-Distance Love: Fostering Unity While Apart
When I was a newlywed, the one thing I wanted more than anything was to grow closer to my husband and revel in sharing every part of life with him. The Coast Guard had a different plan, however, and we...
View ArticleOrder in the Home: What does it really look like?
Submission. Headship. What was your first reaction when you read those words? Did you bristle? Cringe? I’m willing to bet you didn’t get a warm fuzzy feeling. The topic of leadership and submission in...
View ArticleGreat Expectations
My husband knows what it means to prepare. As a soldier in the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery, his days are filled with rehearsals. Every funeral, retirement or diplomatic ceremony requires...
View ArticleLove Letters
Set during World War II, the movie Anne of Green Gables: The Continuing Story (don’t judge me; I simply cannot get enough of these stories) follows Anne as she travels to France, a volunteer for the...
View ArticleHow do we keep full love tanks when deployed?
Q: My husband and I both are blessed in having the same love languages—quality time and physical touch top the list for both of us. He is scheduled to deploy next May. What are some things we can do to...
View ArticleWhat We Wish We Knew Before We Began Our Military Marriage
Our love story really isn’t very different from yours. We met. We hit it off. In a very short time, we knew we would end up marrying each other. We had a very intentional courtship, because when one of...
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