Celebrating The 4th of July

When you think of the 4th of July what comes to mind? Probably fireworks, BBQs, maybe camping or boating. That’s what used to come to mind to me as well. Now that I have been a military spouse for over 6 years, and especially now that my husband is deployed, everything has changed in my…

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How to deal with stress

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. – Proverbs 3:5 If you grew up in a Christian home like I did you’ve probably heard the above verse over and over and OVER again. It’s easy to tune out on verses that you’ve been spoon fed your whole…

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Behind the Name

The first part of this column’s name, Sippy Cups, is blatantly obvious to any mother or anyone who has even been around a mother within the past ten years. The Separation part of it might not be so obvious, at least not to a civilian wife. As a military spouse separation is a word that…

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