Military Families Advocate | Military Food Insecurity Subject Matter Expert | Consultant | 2022 AFI Eielson Air Force Base Spouse of the Year
I hung this Dollar Tree find on the entry door of our 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom temporary living facility (TLF) where my family of 5 is living for 6 weeks after returning from an overseas (OCONUS) assignment. For those unfamiliar, TLF is like a government quality extended stay hotel. We’re attempting to find #normalcy in the transition. I’m exploring areas to serve (again) since gainful employment seems unlikely in this season (again). Because here’s the reality. We’re likely moving again. And again after that. 4 moves in 5 years. This is the heavy burden of reality for many #militaryfamilies just like ours. This is part of the #qualityoflife conversation happening in Congress under the leadership of Don Bacon, because families often feel unseen and unheard when it comes to concerns about #militarylife. There are many parts of military service that we love, and we are here for the long haul. But that doesn’t mean we love *every part* of this lifestyle. So, we do our best. We hang the decor on the door of TLF. We create normal for our families as quickly as possible, and we attempt to feel stable for as long as possible.
