I won’t lie — I miss it incredibly. My military family just said “Auf Wiedersehen” to Germany and “Hello again” to the USA. Germany was my home away from home, and touched me so profoundly that the experience has shaped who I am. Leaving her was not easy. From the moment my plane touched down […] Read more…
Diary of a PCS Part 3: 12 Things You Won’t See Coming When You PCS
Ah, no man’s land – the point in your PCS when your belongings are gone, your house is empty and your soldier is out-processing. You are deep in plasticware, cleaning supplies, and spending your last moments with friends while you still can. Whether you’re all-too familiar with this phase, or a first-timer like me, here’s […] Read more…
Diary of a PCS Part 2: Questions, Emotions and Deadlines
As I write this, emotions are raw and uncertainty abounds. Do other military spouses get this connected to their lives at a single duty station? Am I going to feel this way with every move, or is this circumstance unique? Will I ever feel like this about people and a particular place again? As my […] Read more…
Diary Of A PCS Part 1: Preparation, Stress and the Unknown
I’m Jackie, an Army wife whose family is about to PCS within the next few months. This is our first true PCS and I have very little idea of what to expect. This article is the first in a series that will chronicle our journey from point A to point B. Why I Consider This […] Read more…