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
Meet our new MSNN Admin Team
We’ve been working really hard here at MSNN lately. With over 6,500+ military families with dependents with special needs, Miranda, Kelly, and I are so fortunate to be have knowledgeable and … Continue reading
Military Spouse of the Day: Jeremy Hilton
Introducing our Military Spouse of the Day, Jeremy Hilton, an Air Force spouse of nearly 20 years, currently stationed in Washington, DC. Jeremy’s favorite part of being a military spouse … 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
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
The Crash is Imminent
Our son has autism. He has extenuating circumstances from exposure to noxious substances pre-and-postnatally. He was neglected and allowed to languish in the foster care system. There are genetics and … Continue reading
A Weiner Saved My Life…Not Kidding
One of the biggest things they don’t tell you when you are a parent of a child with special needs is that a good friend can save your sanity. My … Continue reading
Coming Home
All things considered, our circuitous cross-country PCS move will total approximately 4,000 fun-filled miles. That’s right, four THOUSAND miles from the mid-Atlantic to New England, a pit stop in the … Continue reading
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