[…]your best to make it special, but don’t think that doing more will make it better. If you are a home front spouse this year, decide what is most important to you and just do your best. 3. Determine in advance to keep a positive outlook. Many well-intentioned souls (often including our own families) become especially “sorry for you” during the holidays. It is okay to publicly acknowledge that you would rather have your deployed loved one home, but it is also okay to truly enjoy the season. Honestly tell others that while you appreciate their concern, you have decided […]
[…]made in their absence and be positive about their spouse’s accomplishments. Troops may return home only to discover their spouses have become more confident and independent. They’ve had to operate alone during the months apart, and have grown by the experience. Feeling Like an Outsider Some soldiers hesitate to re-enter the family system since it’s not easy to pick up where they left off. They may feel like an outsider or appear indecisive. Perhaps the best way to return is initially as an honored guest– expecting their children to turn to the remaining spouse for permission, and letting the rules […]
[…]study. Singles, couples and families are welcome! Day & Time: A ladies’ group also meets in our home on Thursdays at 1600 for fellowship, Bible study, memorization and prayer. Children are […]
[…]from this) OCF was the place where I could unload my troubles. Since Ididn’t work outside the home, I appreciated the opportunity for adult conversation and fellowship. Kyle was born while Jerry was on a Mediterranean cruise. It was an OCF friend who drove me to the hospital and OCF people who brought me meals and did my laundry. Two other OCF families kept the two older boys until I got home again. But whether it is OCF or a similar small group, do try to get established in one, preferably before your husband leaves. Cultivate one or two especially […]
[…]trouble… I know you’re busy but I didn’t have anyone else I can share this burden with…” Hospitality ministry flourishes today across OCF land: small group fellowships being welcomed to the open doors of private homes; OCF’s conference centers, Maranatha Mansion at USNA, and the Fellowship House at USMA. Rita Wade now prepares for her cadet women’s Bible study, a ministry passion of hers and of others. Tom and Cheri juggle their USMA OCF baccalaureate weekend: four families lodging, making pasta salad for 500 people, hundreds of chairs set up for the spiritual commissioning ceremony, dozens of bridesmaids dressing for […]
[…]the call. They served, knowing they would see danger and they would be away from family and home, but they did it selflessly. Please pray for their families and friends back home, that God will comfort them in their sorrow, knowing that these five soldiers did their duty […]
Hospitality Home: Capt Suzanna Palmer, USAF Email:
[email protected] Phone: (321) 271-0343 Additional Information: To anyone desiring a place to relax, eat a warm meal, an overnight stay (up to 6 guests) or looking for fellowship, you are welcome to stay in my
home. Whether PCS-ing in/out of Scott or just a TDY, families, children, pets, and single ladies are all invited! My pet bunny and I would be glad to have you! There’s plenty of parking space, washer/dryer, keyless entry, and wifi. I enjoy cooking and can provide a meal for any type of dietary restrictions. If you would prefer […]
Hospitality Home: Major Carson & Wendy Tavenner, USAF (Ret), Phone: (301) 367-8969, Email:
[email protected] Additional Information: We can provide a meal and an overnight stay for up to 20 guests, depending on weather and comfort levels. Our
home is a wilderness retreat nestled in a bowl of mountains and rivers in the North Cascades. The sleeping options include a bedroom, heated “glamping” tent, bunk tent, and hammocks. Meals are fantastic (Wendy is an expert cook) and we can accommodate a wide range of dietary requirements. The
home provides opportunities for a range of physical and spiritual needs: solitude and fellowship, […]
[…]would love to have guests. We can provide for a meal and/or an overnight stay for up to four. Our home has two guest bedrooms, each with a queen size bed. We have two outdoor cats and no pets in our […]
[…]information: Welcome to the St. Louis area! We welcome up to four guests for a meal in our home. (Please note that we have dogs in our […]
[…](858) 877-8811 Additional information: My roommate and I would love to share a meal and the home with any ladies visiting, passing through, or looking for transitional housing near MCAS Cherry Point. There are no pets in the home, but we may be able to accommodate them on a case-by-case basis. There is plenty of street parking for cars, but boats or trailers are not permitted in the neighborhood. The garage has some space available for temporary […]
[…](212) 601-2795. Additional Information: We welcome up to 6 guests for a meal in our home. We have four children and 2 dogs. Please feel free to park on the street in front of our home or the empty lot next […]
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[email protected] Additional information: We invite singles, couples, and small families to our
home for a meal and/or an overnight stay. Our
home has easy access to Camp Lejeune. It has a single guestroom with a queen bed and other rooms if an air mattress meets the need. We have two dogs, a fenced yard, kayaks, and a fitness […]
[…]Information: We can host up to 8 guests for meals and/or overnight stays. We have a pet-free home and three small children. Our home is equipped with plenty of baby gear (cribs, high chairs, pack-n-plays, etc.). We are happy to provide dinner and […]
Hospitality Home: MAJ Aaron and Darla Spence, USA, Email:
[email protected], Cell: 443-903-4586. We have 4 children and a small beagle, and can accommodate approximately 10 people. Our
home is within on-post […]
Hospitality Home: Daniel Lavinder. Phone: (865) 228-2525. Email:
[email protected] Additional Information: Willing to provide either a meal if you’re just passing through or overnight stay. Can accommodate 4 guests. We have 4 children, no pets. Sleeping accommodations are based on available beds, but we have the flexibility to host more if needed. TRACEN Yorktown and Fort Eustis are equidistant from our
home, but I am actually stationed at USCG Base Portsmouth. Contact me for directions and more […]
Hospitality Home: Lt Col Bill Van Horn, USAF (Ret), Email:
[email protected], Phone: (303) 596-3615. Additional Information: We can provide an overnight stay AND a meal for 2 to 4 people. We love guests and are frequent hosts. Our
home is great for pets and […]
Hospitality Home: Corey and Jessica Bowman Email:
[email protected] Phone: (706) 973-0324 Additional Information: We are able to provide overnight accommodations for single service members and families of 4-5. Our
home is suitable for all ages, including infants. Please note our household includes a small dog. We are located near Fort Belvoir, Quantico, and other government offices in northern […]
Hospitality Home: Jon Anderson Email:
[email protected] Phone: (240) 441-4662 Additional Information: We can provide an overnight stay (we have two extra bedrooms) AND a meal. Please note that our
home includes a […]