Today I want to say hello and introduce myself. I used to blog for Loving a Soldier, and now have the opportunity to have a go at it again...thank you!
My name is Kathleen, and as the mother of an Army Sgt. I will be bringing a little different perspective to the table. I do not live the life of a military wife, but am instead a step removed from the action. I am the grandmother of my sons two military kids, Devon Victoria (age 7) and Landen Bradley (age 5). I work at keeping my grandchildren connected with their Daddy.
I grew up as the daughter of a Lt. Col, but again ,was a step removed because my parents were divorced. After the age of 7, I was not the kid that moved all the time anymore. My grandchildren now live the same situation. I was always proud of my father, who was one of five, who all served in the military. My husband (before I met him), my brother, cousins, and now my son, are all American servicemembers.
In response to the needs of my grandchildren, my friend Paula and I wrote two books for military kids called We Serve Too! One on deployment and one on reunion. These books have kept us pretty busy , and involved with the military community, even though we are civilians.
I have spent my life in the service of children, from raising four of our own (two by birth and two by adoption) teaching special needs, teaching art and Sunday school, being a caseworker for an international adoption agency, and being a writer and artist. I love kids!:)
I have a heart for the children who are waiting for a beloved parent to return home. As a parent and teacher I know that it is not easy. When children see the purpose in the waiting, they adjust much better to the deployment.
Today I did a sketch of a soldier and son. Having lived this one as my son was away, I thought I would share it with you.
Looking forward to meeting you!
Kathleen
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