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Back in July, we had to do a really difficult thing – take our oldest child to university back in Canada. They applied to university and was granted a scholarship. They seemed to be quite pleased about the schoolwork ahead as well as living in residence while we, the parents, were on the other sideContinue reading “Leaving the Nest”

Departing speech from retiring United States Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Odierno (US Army). It is really worth watching!  

Lauren over at The Military Wife and Mom provides a list of reasons why being a military spouse is so hard. I agree that it takes a whole lot of courage and lots & lots of big girl panties!  

It is always particularly difficult for me to write about Remembrance Day; to thank all of those who gave their lives for our freedom and way of life. This year it is even more difficult as we lost two Canadian soldiers on home territory to violence this year. My deepest sympathies to the family, friendsContinue reading “Remembrance 2014”

One year ago today we moved to England. So much has happened since then. It seems like “ages ago” and “not long ago” at the same time. The children have settled into school and made friends. They were reluctant to leave Canada but they have come to realize that moving was a great choice forContinue reading “After 1 year in England”