The word expect is defined as follows in the dictionary, to look forward to; anticipate; await as likely to happen or appear. The informal meaning is as follows, to suppose; conclude. Some individuals have been blessed in their lives where the following examples of these basic expectations have never been an issue. It is my sincere hope that these examples never will be expectations that were unfulfilled. This article is for those of us out there that have experienced an unfulfillment ...
From a Pebble to a Rock with Military Spouse and author Patti Correa The Military Family Network is delighted to have esteemed military spouse and author Patti Correa as a part of our growing network of military family members and professionals who are bringing a much deserved spotlight to the nobility of the military family. Please take time to introduce your self to Patti, share your stories of strength and success, triumph and tribulation- for together we all achieve more as a commu...
This site is called emilitary and is embarking upon creating an online community connection for military families. The founder of this website a military wife & mother found it hard accessing information about programs offered for military families. This as well as the adjustment too new communities due to reassignments prompted her to create a website enabling these families to come together online establish relationships enabling this process to be less stressful to the individuals involve...
Sometimes in our lives the plans we make do not follow the schedule we have set. When this occurs do not allow it to break your spirit. Evaluate why the outcome did not occur as you had planned. It is very easy to place blame on someone or something else in our lives. Is this attitude sincerely beneficial in our personal growth? Looking inside ourselves is a difficult task for each of us but when one does it truly allows us to grow stronger. We also tend to be extremely hard on ourselv...
Were these men in such fear of responsibility murder was their only choice? Scott Peterson a 31 year old fertilizer salesman was married to his 27 year old wife Laci for 5 1/2 years. The choice of marriage and family he made with Laci were not enough. Scott began an affair with a 29 year old blond massage therapist Amber Frey. Ms. Frey a working mother of a small child was ignorant to Scott being married his wife 8 1/2 months pregnant until after she was reported missing. During this pe...
Being larger then what the height/weight chart states you should be according to your age doesn't necessarily mean your not healthy. I am writing this article to make those who do not have issues with their weight as well as those who do and may feel bad or guilty about the weight they have gained. We gain weight for a variety of reasons just to name a few increased stress,medical issues,having a child,not as active due to schedules or no time to cook hitting the fast food drive~thru's. ...
I will preface by stating I am an optimist that has faith and dreams big yet also describe myself as a realist with the understanding of how those dreams are realized. Some may say this is a hypocritical statement to them I say it's all in your personal perception on how you evaluate the meaning of my words. What defines you in your eyes? Is it your position in the career you chose? Is it the materialism that surrounds you? Is it your philosophies? Let's take a journey for a few mo...
In any relationship you are in whether it be you and a member of your family,your partner or a co~worker frustration happens it's inevitiable. At times it can be extremely difficult to tolerate depending on what the foundation of the frustration may be. The key to unraveling these negative feelings is communication. It may be just your issue and the other individual may be ignorant to why your frustrated or it could be their issue. The bottomline is regardless who has the issue it needs to...
On the day before Yom Kippur I extend my wishes of Tzom kal (hebrew for an easy fast) to all. This time is considered the holiest time on the year in regard to the holidays the Shabbat must be recognized and followed weekly. Yom Kippur means the day of atonement during this time you refrain from work,fast,study and pray. This is essentially your last chance to change the judgement of the year. The new Year starts with Rosh Hashanah the days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are called...
I am completely perplexed to how in any realm this could be justified. When reading an article about the horrific way American construction contractor Eugene Armstrong life was taken I think to myself this man was helping your community not participating in the war. The lear of a militant group by the name of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi claims responsibility of this murder and is stating he will continue this savage behavior with another within the next 24 hours. Stating unless the islamic women ...
My blog articles are simple positive messages that most of us just simply forget but should we? Do you know who you are? Do you wake up and appreciate as my previous article asks? Think about it are you communicating and sharing your opinions with the people around you or the world if something you are passionate about needs to be said? Part of our job in this world regardless of your age,sex,religion,nationality or sexual preference is for you to share who you are and what you have learn...
Today I woke up grateful as I do each day with the knowledge I am healthy,loved and have great people in my life.Allow me to preface a bit here for a greater understanding. I am a forever optimist analyzing everything in a way to be completely aware and always find the silver lining to even the most dismal situations or experiences. I value more then anything the people in my life as well as the enlightenment they have and continue to enlighten me too. I appreciate my Parents they have su...
A brief preface to my philosophy of communication. I was born a communicator maybe not one that does so in a way that is familiar to some but certainly I have a flair for making my opinion known. No matter the situation I think it is extremely important to openly share it's how each of us can understand and relate to one another.Unfortunately we all are not the same in our communication styles. This is due to many reasons from the enviroment we grew in to the relationships we have endured t...
When you wake up each day are you happy? I ask this question to create a full awareness of your life. I am not sure what the age ranges are for this site being new but regardless the message I wish to send is the same. Appreciation ~ recognize the worth of; esteem duly. be fully conscious of. raise in value. I decided this would be my welcome topic when I read and just viewed the pics of the beheading of one of our worldly brothers so savagely his life taken. Each of us complain ...