Military

When They Aren’t Home for the Holidays

Birthdays. Anniversaries. Independence Day. Thanksgiving. Christmas.

Even if some of these holidays aren’t that important to you, they still feel lonely when your spouse isn’t there.

Some years you get lucky, and others the military has other plans and needs to borrow your spouse.

Being faced with your service member gone can be difficult. Your family might wonder out loud “they can’t just come home? Why do they have to be gone on Christmas”, like we have a say in this. They mean well, and honestly you’ve probably already asked yourself this too.

Alone for the holidays has a different meaning when you technically have someone to spend it with, but thousands of miles separate you.

As a Military spouse, being told “well get used to it” might be the least helpful advice, so here is what I want to say to you.

Make traditions. And adjustments.

When they are home, make the most of that day. Be in the moment, capture a few photos for memory, and make traditions.

Same goes for when they aren’t home! Make a game plan for what you will be doing that day and keep yourself busy!!

I work full time now and take care of my little one, so wherever you are at in life throw yourself into it 100%. When my husband was deployed two years ago, I threw myself into my school work and it kept me sane. Have whatever you’re doing help keep your mind busy and give it your all.

I know these times will be hard, but it’s not permanent. It’s part of the sacrifice we all have to make in this Military world, and you are definitely not alone. If you have friends where you are, join in on holidays together! Friends will be your saving grace.

Personally, I head home to family any chance I get and being surrounded by loved ones helps ease the distance. I know it won’t always be an option, so in the meantime I take advantage!

Keep your service member involved as much as possible. Remember they are the ones missing the holidays, so find ways to celebrate. Give a phone call if you can, themed care packages, send a letter sharing your favorite holiday memory together… Keep the holiday spirit alive for everyone.

Hang in there, we are all here for you!

(52) Comments

  1. 403079 529656omg! cant imagine how rapidly time pass, soon after August, ber months time already and Setempber may be the initial Christmas season in my spot, I really enjoy it! 898282

  2. 70029 699881This is wonderful content. Youve loaded this with useful, informative content material that any reader can recognize. I enjoy reading articles that are so extremely well-written. 628607

  3. 972377 831810The particular New york Diet can be an highly affordable and versatile eating far better tool built for time expecting to loose fat along with naturally keep a healthful day-to-day life. la weight loss 504001

  4. 456011 224763Quite good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that Ive truly enjoyed surfing around your blog posts. Following all I is going to be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again extremely soon! 613985

  5. 85163 185949Some actually superb information , Sword lily I located this. 810270

  6. 77234527234 72342This is my first time visit at here and i am truly happy to read
    all at one place.7623472355

  7. 77234527234 72342This is my first time visit at here and i am truly happy to read
    all at one place.762347235

  8. 539932 767425Hello there! Do you know if they make any plugins to protect against hackers? Im kinda paranoid about losing everything Ive worked hard on. Any suggestions? 841545

  9. 1 star
    Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering
    if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates.
    I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for
    quite some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with something like this.
    Please let me know if you run into anything.

    I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.

  10. 1 star
    Greetings! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a group of volunteers and starting a new project in a
    community in the same niche. Your blog provided us valuable information to work on. You have
    done a outstanding job!

  11. 5 stars
    I’m gone to tell my little brother, that he should also visit this website on regular basis to obtain updated from newest news
    update.

  12. 5 stars
    Hi there! I know this is kinda off topic but I’d figured I’d ask.
    Would you be interested in trading links or maybe guest authoring a blog post or vice-versa?
    My blog goes over a lot of the same topics as yours and I feel
    we could greatly benefit from each other. If you’re interested feel free to send me
    an e-mail. I look forward to hearing from you!
    Fantastic blog by the way!

  13. 4 stars
    Thanks on your marvelous posting! I genuinely enjoyed reading it, you are a great author.I will
    ensure that I bookmark your blog and will come back very soon. I
    want to encourage you to ultimately continue your great posts, have a nice afternoon!

  14. 4 stars
    My brother suggested I would possibly like this website.
    He was entirely right. This publish actually made my day.
    You can not believe simply how so much time I had spent for this info!
    Thanks!

  15. 5 stars
    If you wish for to obtain a great deal from this piece of
    writing then you have to apply these strategies to your won website.

  16. 2 stars
    Hey! Do you know if they make any plugins to protect against hackers?

    I’m kinda paranoid about losing everything I’ve worked hard on. Any tips?

  17. 2 stars
    Hello, Neat post. There is an issue together with your site in internet explorer, would check this?
    IE still is the market leader and a good element of
    other folks will omit your wonderful writing because of this problem.

  18. 2 stars
    I could not resist commenting. Perfectly written!

  19. 3 stars
    I’m extremely inspired with your writing talents as well
    as with the layout for your blog. Is this a
    paid topic or did you customize it your self?
    Anyway keep up the excellent quality writing, it is rare to look a great weblog
    like this one today..

  20. 3 stars
    Hi i am kavin, its my first occasion to commenting anyplace,
    when i read this article i thought i could also make comment
    due to this brilliant article.

  21. 1 star
    scoliosis
    Everyone loves it when individuals get together and share views.
    Great blog, continue the good work! scoliosis

  22. 1 star
    scoliosis
    When someone writes an piece of writing he/she retains the idea of
    a user in his/her brain that how a user can understand it.
    So that’s why this paragraph is great. Thanks! scoliosis

  23. 4 stars
    scoliosis
    Excellent blog here! Also your website loads up fast!

    What web host are you using? Can I get your affiliate link to your host?

    I wish my site loaded up as quickly as yours
    lol scoliosis

  24. 4 stars
    scoliosis
    Awesome post. scoliosis

  25. 4 stars
    Yes! Finally someone writes about a.

  26. 1 star
    Great post. I was checking constantly this blog and I am impressed!
    Extremely helpful info specially the last part 🙂 I care for such information a lot.
    I was seeking this particular information for a long time.
    Thank you and good luck.

  27. 1 star
    Right here is the right web site for everyone who would like to understand this topic.

    You understand so much its almost tough to argue with you (not that I really would want to…HaHa).

    You definitely put a brand new spin on a subject that’s been discussed for many years.
    Excellent stuff, just wonderful!

  28. 3 stars
    This info is priceless. How can I find out more?

  29. 1 star
    My spouse and I stumbled over here from a different page and thought
    I should check things out. I like what I see so now i am following you.
    Look forward to exploring your web page yet again.

  30. 4 stars
    I was recommended this website by my cousin.
    I’m not positive whether this publish is written by him as no one else know such designated approximately my trouble.
    You’re wonderful! Thank you!

  31. 4 stars
    Oh my goodness! Awesome article dude! Thank you so much, However I am
    going through problems with your RSS. I don’t know why I cannot join it.
    Is there anyone else getting the same RSS problems? Anyone who knows the solution can you kindly respond?
    Thanx!!

  32. 3 stars
    Thank you a bunch for sharing this with all folks you really recognise what you are talking about!
    Bookmarked. Please additionally talk over with my web site =).
    We will have a hyperlink trade contract among us

  33. 4 stars
    Wow, superb blog layout! How long have you been blogging for?

    you make blogging look easy. The overall look of your site is great, let alone the content!

  34. I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was great.
    I do not know who you are but definitely you’re going to a famous blogger
    if you are not already 😉 Cheers! 0mniartist asmr

  35. Sweet blog! I found it while searching on Yahoo News. Do
    you have any tips on how to get listed in Yahoo
    News? I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to get there!
    Cheers 0mniartist asmr

  36. I’m not sure exactly why but this weblog is loading
    very slow for me. Is anyone else having this problem or is it a problem on my end?

    I’ll check back later on and see if the problem still exists.
    0mniartist asmr

  37. Incredible points. Great arguments. Keep up the great spirit.

  38. It’s going to be end of mine day, but before ending I am reading this enormous piece of writing to improve my know-how.

  39. Appreciation to my father who told me concerning this website, this website is
    genuinely remarkable.

  40. Greetings from California! I’m bored at work so I decided to check out your website on my
    iphone during lunch break. I really like the info you
    provide here and can’t wait to take a look when I get home.
    I’m amazed at how quick your blog loaded on my phone ..
    I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyways, great site!
    games ps4 allenferguson games ps4

  41. Does your blog have a contact page? I’m having problems locating it but, I’d like to send you an e-mail.
    I’ve got some suggestions for your blog you might be interested in hearing.
    Either way, great website and I look forward to seeing it develop over time.
    games ps4 allenferguson games ps4

  42. It’s actually very complex in this active life to listen news
    on TV, so I simply use web for that reason, and take the newest news.

  43. Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wished to
    say that I have really enjoyed browsing your
    blog posts. After all I will be subscribing to your feed and I hope you
    write again soon!

  44. I seriously love your website.. Excellent colors & theme.
    Did you create this website yourself? Please reply back
    as I’m wanting to create my own site and want to know where
    you got this from or just what the theme is named. Thank you!

  45. Hi there! Quick question that’s completely off topic. Do you know
    how to make your site mobile friendly? My weblog looks weird when browsing from my
    apple iphone. I’m trying to find a theme or plugin that might be
    able to correct this issue. If you have any suggestions, please share.
    Thank you!

  46. You could certainly see your enthusiasm within the work you write.

    The sector hopes for more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe.
    Always follow your heart.

  47. Yes! Finally something about cheap flights.

  48. My developer is trying to persuade me to move to .net from PHP.
    I have always disliked the idea because of the costs. But he’s
    tryiong none the less. I’ve been using Movable-type on a number of websites for about a
    year and am concerned about switching to another platform.
    I have heard great things about blogengine.net.
    Is there a way I can transfer all my wordpress posts into it?
    Any kind of help would be greatly appreciated!

  49. If you are going for best contents like myself, only go to
    see this web site daily since it provides quality contents,
    thanks

  50. hello there and thank you for your info – I’ve definitely
    picked up something new from right here. I did however expertise some technical
    issues using this site, since I experienced to reload the website lots of times previous to I could get it
    to load properly. I had been wondering if your web host is OK?
    Not that I’m complaining, but sluggish loading instances times will
    often affect your placement in google and can damage your quality
    score if ads and marketing with Adwords. Anyway I am adding
    this RSS to my email and can look out for a lot more of your respective fascinating content.
    Ensure that you update this again soon.

  51. I’m impressed, I have to admit. Truly rarely must i encounter a weblog that’s both educative and entertaining, and let me tell you, you’ve got hit the nail for the head. Your notion is outstanding; the catch is an element that not enough people are speaking intelligently about. I am very happy which i found this around my hunt for something in regards to this.

  52. What’s up?

    I found this article very interesting…please read!

    Do you remember the blockbuster hit film The Matrix that was released in 1999? You may not know this, but it has deep spiritual implications concerning the times we are living in and Bible prophecy.

    It tells a story of how these “agents” are trying to turn us into machines. We are closer then ever before for this to become a reality when they cause us to receive an implantable microchip in our body during a time when physical money will be no more.

    You may have seen on NBC news concerning the implantable RFID microchip that some people are getting put in their hand to make purchases, but did you know this microchip matches perfectly with prophecy in the Bible?

    “He (the false prophet who deceives many by his miracles) causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name…

    You also may have heard of the legendary number “666” that people have been speculating for possibly thousands of years on what it actually means. This article shares something I haven’t seen before, and I don’t think there could be any better explanation for what it means to calculate 666. This is no hoax. Very fascinating stuff!

    …Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man: His number is 666″ (Revelation 13:16-18 NKJV).

    To see all the details showing why the Bible foretold of all these things, check out this article!

    Article: https://biblewoke.com/rfid-mark-of-the-beast-666-revealed

    GOD is sending out His end time warning:

    “Then a third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, ‘If anyone worships the beast and his image, and receives his mark on his forehead or on his hand, he himself shall also drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out full strength into the cup of His indignation. He shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day or night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name'” (Revelation 14:9-11).

    In the Islamic religion they have man called the Mahdi who is known as their messiah of whom they are waiting to take the stage. There are many testimonies from people online who believe this man will be Barack Obama who is to be the biblical Antichrist based off dreams they have received. I myself have had strange dreams about him like no other person. So much so that I decided to share this information.

    He came on stage claiming to be a Christian with no affiliation to the Muslim faith…

    “In our lives, Michelle and I have been strengthened by our Christian faith. But there have been times where my faith has been questioned — by people who don’t know me — or they’ve said that I adhere to a different religion, as if that were somehow a bad thing,” – Barack Obama

    …but was later revealed by his own family members that he indeed is a devout Muslim.

    So what’s in the name? The meaning of someones name can say a lot about a person. God throughout history has given names to people that have a specific meaning tied to their lives. How about the name Barack Obama? Let us take a look at what may be hiding beneath the surface…

    “And He (Jesus) said to them (His disciples), ‘I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven'” (Luke 10:18).

    In the Hebrew language we can uncover the meaning behind the name Barack Obama.

    Barack, also transliterated as Baraq, in Hebrew is: lightning

    baraq – Biblical definition:

    From Strongs H1299; lightning; by analogy a gleam; concretely a flashing sword: – bright, glitter (-ing, sword), lightning. (Strongs Hebrew word H1300 baraq baw-rawk’)

    Barak ‘O’bamah, The use of bamah is used to refer to the “heights” of Heaven.

    bamah – Biblical definition:

    From an unused root (meaning to be high); an elevation: – height, high place, wave. (Strongs Hebrew word H1116 bamah baw-maw’)

    The day following the election of Barack Obama (11/04/08), the winning pick 3 lotto numbers in Illinois (Obama’s home state) for 11/5/08 were 666.

    Obama was a U.S. senator for Illinois, and his zip code was 60606.

    Seek Jesus while He may be found…repent, confess and forsake your sins and trust in the savior! Jesus says we must be born again by His Holy Spirit to enter the kingdom of God…God bless!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *