Adventures of a Military Family of 8
No Anchor Can Hold Us Down...
This Veterans day Applebee’s is offering a Free Meal for our Heroes on Veteran’s Day- Veterans Eat Free. Applebee’s is making an even bigger impact by announcing their goal of offering 1 million meals for our neighborhood Military heroes. It’s such an awesome way for Applebee’s to than our Military heroes like this. #MillionMeals4Heroes
This is me: I am a Mother of 6 (recently added an additional 5), I have 5 pets, I drive to 3 different schools, I run a home business, balance a 19 year marriage, and a partridge in a pear tree. Busy would be an understatement, chaotic and fun seems fitting; but a Mom none the less. [Read more…]
If you follow me on social media you may have seen me sharing a lot about the movie 12 Strong. I first was approached about this movie when I was invited to attend the press junket in Los Angeles to interview the cast, and screen the movie. I read the press materials, I read the interviews and I immediately fell in love with the story. To learn that this was an actual mission that these Soldiers volunteered for, just blew my mind! [Read more…]
Earlier this month, we were invited to Hollywood to screen 12 Strong (travel and accommodations were provided by Warner Bros. Pictures). 12 Strong is Warner Bros’ new military movie based on the book Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton and debuts in theaters on January 19th. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Trevante Rhodes and more, this movie tells the story of a classified mission which took place in Afghanistan immediately following the events of 9-11. Not only was this star-studded trip taking place at the memorable London in WeHo, we then attended the press Interview with the 12 Strong Cast in Hollywood. What a weekend it was!
Adam Sandoval and Harley-Davidson are riding into seven towns to surprise seven lucky Veterans with a new bike as part of its nationwide
MISSION: THANK YOU tour
As a Military and Veteran Family, this campaign and cause are near and dear to my heart. The way Harley-Davidson supports our Military community is something to brag about, and I wanted to share with you some of the details:
In addition to its MISSION: THANK YOU tour, Harley-Davidson supports Veterans throughout the year with different programs, as well as festivities. Our Children fondly remember the many Holiday events we attended at the San Diego Harley Davidson shop [Read more…]
Veteran’s Day is a day to say thank you and there are many restaurants that are showing their thanks with freebies and awesome deals for veterans and active military personnel. I think it’s a nice way to say thank you and I am sure you will agree!
So on November 11, 2016, all active military personnel and Veterans should check out these places where Veterans Eat Free on Veteran’s Day and enjoy some of these treats. We definitely will be! [Read more…]
If someone you know is dealing with PTSD, the struggle is real! Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that causes night sweats, night terrors, anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts due to the trigger of a terrifying event. Our military sees and experiences some of the most horrific things including death, torture, and child bombings, sacrificing their mental health for the freedom of mankind. This sacrifice comes with very real symptoms such as avoidance, negative changes in mood, changes in emotional reactions, and severe flashbacks. If you are around a brave, sacrificing soldier dealing with, here are 7 tips that can help you deal with it:
My Husband Doesn’t Always Feel He Is “Doin’ Good”. Truth Is: He Is Amazing! I know first hand what it feels like when you think you are not “Doin’ Good” as a parent. As a Mom of 6, it’s something that I battle with often; but I see that my Husband also has that problem; or fear. In his eyes, because we live paycheck to paycheck at times, it’s a reflection of him not doing his best for us. Truth of the matter is, he does an amazing job!
Another 9/11 Anniversary, yet still as painful as the first…
Year after year I dread this coming day, I feel the emotions building, I cry at every mention and announcement of the upcoming anniversary and at the recounts of that tragic day.
My heart hurts so much [Read more…]
PTSD, or Posttraumatic Stress Disorder,
is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of a life-threatening events such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or physical or sexual assault in adult or childhood. Most survivors of trauma return to normal given a little time. However, some people will have stress reactions that do not go away on their own, or may even get worse over time. These individuals may develop PTSD. People who suffer from PTSD often relive the experience through nightmares and flashbacks, have difficulty sleeping, and feel detached or estranged, and these symptoms can be severe enough and last long enough to significantly impair the person’s daily life.
(piece from a full article at PTSD.ne.gov)
On his last tour, Afghanistan was supposed to have him for 8 months; but he never gave him back to us.
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