Today is a special day, and for me, it is a day of introspection and gratitude. It has been more than three decades since I last wore the uniform, but my time as an active duty military service member helped to shape me into the person that I am today. When I was younger, I couldn’t wait to get out. Now that I’m older, I feel more pride with each passing year. I’m a huge proponent of raising independent young adults and my own experience assures me that it is possible. Military service is a viable option for all healthy young adults, both male and female. Today, I had an epiphany about my personal fears which led to deeper gratitude. I wanted to go the Veteran’s Day ceremony today, but had decided not to because my husband was working and I didn’t want to go alone. Then I remembered that when I went to boot camp, I didn’t have a husband. Each time I checked into a new command (6 times), I did so without a husband or a parent. That realization was all I needed to spur me to action. Within an hour, I was standing tall with my brothers and sisters. I spent a good part of the rest of the day talking to people I didn’t know at the local American Legion post. It was a very good day! I’d like to talk a little about how you can encourage your kids to make the best of the opportunities that are presented to them. Here are some of the things I learned from my personal experience: Continue reading “Launch Lady Veteran’s Day Edition”
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