Inspiring visit to Ft. Sill, OK

I just returned from a two day visit to Ft. Sill, OK. I spent time with some wonderful ladies from the 214th Fires Brigade (Field Artillery). I am so inspired by what they are doing for their families that I have to share it!

First: They conducted a “Prayer Luncheon” for the spouses. This was off post at a local hotel where they enjoyed a lovely catered lunch. They had a guest speaker that spoke about deployment. The focus was on God and they had goodies to pass out, music, prayer and an uplifting time. They also printed out their unit shied on a large poster board, glued that on Styrofoam, added backing and then cut it out like a puzzle, put a magnet on the back of each piece. Then they asked each spouse to take a piece to put on the Frig. Everyone now owns a piece of the unit and can think about it, or pray about it every time they see it on the frig!

Second: Every 60 days they conduct “Off Site” training for the spouses at a local resort. The Chaplain conducts a specific training (PTSD, Relaxing, Stress, etc…). Someone from Army Community Service conducts a class and the rest of the day is spent enjoying the resort! They also have fun training for the kids or free child care!

Their Family Readiness Support Assistants and Leaders are motivated, inspiring and dedicated! I was so excited to see these “out of the box” type events!

I believe all these events were afforded through the Chaplains office and the generous support of the local YMCA for child care.

Can anyone share their inspiring events or some “Out of the box” type events your doing or your unit is doing during deployments?