Comments on: Lessons Learned as a Military Family

By: Sallie

Sallie — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:56:47 +0000

Julie — We’re a military homeschooling family as well. I, too, served on active duty (Air Force) early in our marriage. Definitely have to be flexible…we call it Semper Gumby in the Marine Corps
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By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:47:19 +0000

Thank you for your kind comments Shelby! I am so thrilled that this article was encouraging to you! Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful!

By: Shelby

Shelby — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:16:21 +0000

I absolutely loved this! We are not military but travel many days out of the year for my husbands job. This spoke to me! I also want to write down your pastors quote. That was excellent! I, too, find myself having to let go of some of the household chores at times and realize that those things will always be there for me to complete and the children will only be small for so long. It is hard to remember at times. Thank you for this!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Shelby
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By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:30:21 +0000

Judith,
Thank you so much for your kind words. I confess, I cried when the Lord presented it to me for an article and again as I wrote it. Thank you for the encouragement too! I will continue sharing all the lessons, tests and messes I can, as I figure that’s what the Lord would want.

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:27:28 +0000

Bethany,
So glad to hear that the article spoke to non-military too! My hope was to share some things I’ve learned as a military family, but certainly could apply to anyone. Keep us updated on whether or not your hubby gets back into the military! I would be glad to share resources with you to help with the transition back to military life.

By: Judith

Judith — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:43:49 +0000

It was beautifully written, heartfelt and the article itself was a “teachable moment”. Okay, I’ll admit it, I cried. It touched me so deeply. These are lessons we can all apply to our lives, military or not, home-schooled or otherwise. Keep sharing because I’m certain it is a blessing to many.

By: Bethany L.

Bethany L. — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:21:28 +0000

Great ideas even for the non-military among us. I am not known as being flexible and we rarely have days off, but both of those might make us all a little more amenable at times. Actually, my hubby was in the AF Guard when we married & now he’s talking about re-enlisting to be in some computer intel. thing – yikes!
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By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:32:55 +0000

Tammy,
Thank you for your comments and encouragement! Please be sure to tell your son for me how much I appreciate his service. All of us have a part to play and his choice to serve is important. May you and your family’s tests and messes be testimonies and messages to that ‘mission field’.

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:28:04 +0000

Heather,
Glad to hear home-school has made military life easier for you as well. When I’m in the “trenches”, I remind myself frequently of the pastor’s quote. Gets me through all kinds of situations.

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:25:37 +0000

Excellent! I was hoping to “connect” with those that would read it. Thank you for the comment.