What we can all learn from Military Wives

I learned a lot being an Army spouse...how to be resilient, strong, to be flexible with schedules and plans ...but one of the most important lessons that I think everyone needs to learn is the importance of showing up.

When stationed in WA, I had a friend who’s 2 year old suddenly was hospitalized for kidney failure and her husband was deployed. Three of us women showed up in the middle of the night at the hospital because we knew she was alone and would need people to comfort her and sit with her. She was so thankful but said, “I feel bad you girls left your families to be here.” When one of the other girls said, “This is what we do, we show up.”💕

This struck me that in our society of being strong and independent, many of us are missing opportunities to reach out and help others who are hurting. I’d encourage you to look for neighbors, family members or coworkers who could use a helping hand: little things like asking how they really are doing, offering to help with a task or job, bring a meal or babysit for friends who haven’t gotten a date night or day off in way too long can make a huge difference in someone’s life.

Just think at the change we can make in our communities if we all do little acts of generosity for those around us! Who can you “show up” for today?