Courage: A Military Family’s Fight with Childhood Cancer
October 31, 2014. A date etched in our minds forever, and the beginning of an uphill battle of apprehension. Four days later we heard the dreaded words, as Isabella our … Continue reading
You Don’t Have To Pretend It’s All OK
Being the parent of a medically fragile child has made me the master of hiding tears behind a fake smile while saying the words my child needs to hear; “I … Continue reading
Military Spouse of the Day: Lee-Ann Cotner
Introducing Lee-Ann Cotner, an Army wife, and our MSNN Military Spouse of the Day. She and her husband have been married four years and have five children, Peyton, Parker, Charlotte, … Continue reading
Military Spouse of the Day: Brenda Mercado
Brenda Mercado is our Marine Corps Military Special Needs Network Spouse of the Day. Her Marine is stationed in the National Capital Area. They have two beautiful boys, an 8 … Continue reading
Military Spouse of the Day: Kristen Faires
Introducing Kristen Faires, a Navy spouse, married to her Sailor for six years. They are stationed in Georgia. Like any other job there is good and bad, but the thing Kristen … Continue reading
Military Spouse of the Day: Jennifer Chatwin
Introducing Jennifer Chatwin, a Coast Guard spouse, married to her husband Nathan for 7 ½ years. They have two children – Kailey and Dylan, and are currently stationed in Connecticut. … Continue reading
Military Spouse of the Day: Shelby Nazzario
Introducing Shelby Nazzario, Coast Guard spouse, stationed at Air station Houston. Shelby and her husband have been married for 9.5 years. Shelby loves the adventure of where the Coast Guard … Continue reading
Your Special Education Rights
As the parent of a child with special needs, you have rights when it comes to your child’s education. Let’s talk about a few of them. You have the right … Continue reading
Firefly Upsee: Making Huge Strides for a Military Family
Earlier this month, we received an email and video from Amy Bowns, a military wife and mother, stationed at Fort Bragg, NC. “I just wanted to share a video I … Continue reading
Thank You
Around us everywhere, we see vulnerabilities. Our military families are hurting. We can’t see healthcare specialists or get access to care. We’re shuffled around, stressed to the max, and tired. … Continue reading
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