The Warrior Wives Blog

The privilege of being an American is both an honor and a sacred trust - a legacy of boundless opportunity and infinite hope. It is the opportunity to be part of a nation where dreams are woven into t...

My Daddy was my hero – a real-life superhero! He was a sold-out family man. Mother and he were happily married 65 years when she passed. He was strong, dependable, and could fix anything. He was my be...

I remember when I was about eight years old...oh how I loved listening to my Uncle Reese at his hamburger joint as he told story after story. He was a master storyteller…so on hot, humid, summer days ...

 Many military and business spouses tend to sweep this issue under the rug. It feels taboo to confront it head-on. Experience has taught me that feeling neglected and alone can be a recipe for disaste...

I ended last week’s blog asking the question: What are your thoughts and feelings regarding high school reunions?  Some say, “I’m not interested. I’ve never attended my class reunion.”

If this is you...

 Last weekend, I chose to attend my 60th high school reunion. The event had magic in it.

“What was magical” you ask?  Let me start with some background. 

I recall a song I learned as a young Girl ...

A large group of high school seniors were touring the Capitol in Washington D.C. on Memorial Day. Their guide asked, “What is the meaning of Memorial Day?” They discussed it among themselves, then off...

For as long as I can remember, when I recall visits to my beloved Granny’s house, I realize these were special moments in time, cherished memories of some of my earliest experiences, like the smell of...

My blog this week is in honor of Mother’s Day. It’s for mothers and for those all who love them. It’s also for anyone who loved us, poured goodness into our lives, and nurtured us when our own mothers...

As long as I live, when my body feels cold in winter, I’m reminded of a particular gentle act of kindness my mother did for me as a child that, without saying a word, conveyed immeasurable depths of l...

 Mother fell madly in love with daddy on a hayride in Joaquin, Texas, 

She was only sixteen years old when they decided to elope and keep it a secret until she finished high school a month later Fort...

In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.