A personal journal for anyone who has a significant other deployed with the military. Gentle journal writing prompts and inspirational sayings guide you through deployment and homecoming. Keeping Track section in the back helps you log milestones, communication, and special moments. Textured warm yellow Pellaq cover with yellow ribbon.

Deployment Journal for Spouses: Memories and Milestones While My Loved One Is Deployed

Self-Help

Robertson, Rachel

Relationships

Elva Resa Publishing

“…if you and your family are facing deployment, you MUST have this book.” —NYPDWives.com
 “… practical solutions to spouses, parents and children as they face their stressed lives during a deployment.” — Montana Parent A personal guide for military families facing the challenge of deployment.
 From the call to duty through heartwarming reunions, this comprehensive, personal guide helps US active duty, National Guard, and reserve military families turn a challenging deployment into a positive, rewarding experience.
 Personal stories, practical ideas, and checklists help readers know what to expect, how to prepare, and how to personally grow as individuals and families. Survival gear ranges from a sturdy toilet plunger to the fine art of letter writing. You’ll manage financial changes, help children express their feelings, and discover a renewed appreciation for everyday life.
 Military Writers Society of America - Gold Medal for Best Reference and Guide Book

Surviving Deployment: A Guide for Military Families

Biographies & Memoirs

Pavlicin, Karen

Leaders & Notable People

A personal journal for parents who have an adult child deployed with the military. Gentle journal writing prompts and inspirational sayings guide you through deployment and homecoming. Keeping Track section in the back helps you log milestones, communication, and special moments. Textured teal Pellaq cover with yellow ribbon.

Deployment Journal for Parents: Memories and Milestones While My Child Is Deployed

Journal Writing

When 10-year-old Andy Parker reluctantly goes to Grandma's house for the summer, all he can think about is how much he misses his dad in heaven and his best friend Anthony, who moved away. What will he do in this sleepy small town for the entire summer? But it turns out even cow dung can be interesting and something wonderful can come from rotten apples. FROM THE BACK COVER: Mom called this my Summer of Courage. She said that when you need courage the most is when you realize what's happened in your life and you decide to get up the next morning anyway. Mom and I did our best to keep going, to have courage. We prayed a lot. Sometimes I wondered if God ever listened. I prayed real hard for my dad to get better, but he died. I prayed that Anthony would be my best friend forever, but that was going to be harder now that we didn't live next door to each other. And I prayed that Mom would learn to cook something besides hot dogs and jelly sandwiches. I closed my eyes and prayed for God to send me a sign. Any sign he was listening. He sent me perch, Mrs. Sackets, and crow's nest. Awarded the Gold Medal for Intermediate/Middle Grade Fiction in the 2007 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. Named a 2007 NAPPA Honors Book.

Perch, Mrs. Sackets, and Crow's Nest

Children's Books

Growing Up & Facts of Life

Amanda understands her dad is making the world a better place, but it doesn't make his military deployment any easier. She decides to create a small wishing tree in her room, writing her hopes and prayers on yellow ribbons that she ties onto the branches. As Amanda wishes for her dad to enjoy good meals, make new friends, and return safely, the little tree blooms with yellow ribbons of hope.
Mom's Choice Awards® Gold Recipient: Family Life.
Includes information about wishing trees.

The Wishing Tree

Redman, Mary

Literature & Fiction

“…a choice pick for women of faith.” — Midwest Book Review Bookwatch Circle of Catholic Women is a journal series tailored to women seeking deeper spiritual connections and life balance. Through personal journaling and group sharing, women explore prayer, rituals and traditions, relationships, spiritual role models, values and beliefs, discernment, and more. Each journal in the series includes: -- sections on prayer, traditions, relationships, role models, values, discernment, and life balance -- Bible verses and references to Catholic documents and teachings -- journaling prompts to encourage deeper personal reflection and application to daily life -- group discussion questions and suggestions for group leaders --separate facilitator guide for added guidance and ideas for program leaders The series is nonsequential so participants may begin with any journal in the series. Journal One topics include: -- personal prayer practices -- family traditions for Catholic holidays -- seeing Jesus in relationships -- spiritual role models Mary and Mother Teresa -- money and wealth -- God's call over life's milestones; and -- mind-body-spirit connections
 Living Now Book Awards Silver for Best Spirituality Book

Circle of Catholic Women―Journal One: Personal reflection and group sharing to help you deepen your faith and find balance in your everyday life

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

Circle of Catholic Women is a journal series tailored to Catholic women seeking deeper spiritual connections and life balance. Through personal journaling and group sharing, women explore prayer, rituals and traditions, relationships, spiritual role models, values and beliefs, discernment, and more. The series is nonsequential so participants may begin with any journal in the series. The Circle of Catholic Women program: -- encourages and inspires women to explore their spirituality and live their faith in all aspects of daily life -- fosters spiritual friendships and builds trusted circles within the parish community -- is a flexible program that complements existing adult faith formation This companion facilitator guide is specific to Journal One in the series. It includes: -- tips for setting up a circle program -- chapter-by-chapter discussion guides for Journal One -- retreat ideas based on Journal One topics

Circle of Catholic Women: Journal 1, Facilitator Guide

The second in a series of journals for Catholic women seeking deeper spiritual connections and life balance. Through personal journaling and group sharing, women examine their beliefs and explore the role faith plays in their daily lives. Journal Two topics include: spiritual intimacy and inspiration, personal rituals and routines, parents, spiritual role models Martha and Gianna Beretta Molla, modern science and technology, social justice life and dignity, and energy. Appropriate for group or individual use. When used within a parish, this flexible program complements existing faith formation and adult enrichment programs. Encourages women to explore their spirituality and live their faith each day. Helps foster spiritual friendships and build trusted circles within your parish community.  Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur from Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Each journal in the series stands on its own. Journals can be used in any sequence. Journal Two Facilitator Guide also available for group sessions and retreats.

Circle of Catholic Women - Journal Two: Personal Reflection and Group Sharing to Help You Deepen Your Faith and Find Balance in Your Everyday Life

Facilitator guide for groups participating in the Circle of Catholic Women journaling program. Provides added guidance and ideas for leaders of groups using the second journal in the series. The companion facilitator guide for Journal Two includes: tips for setting up a circle program, chapter-by-chapter discussion guides for Journal Two, and retreat ideas based on Journal Two topics, including an activity on social justice.

Circle of Catholic Women―Journal Two Facilitator Guide

Author and Gold Star mom Deborah Tainsh gathered essays from more than twenty-five parents who received the dreaded news that their child had died in military service. 
These invaluable stories show how today's military families survive the folded flag and give a glimpse into the lives of fallen service members and their families. 
Includes advice for other Gold Star parents and their friends and families. Bonus essays from a casualty assistance officer and a former soldier give deeper insight into how wartime death affects comrades left behind.
 "This book is an invaluable asset for understanding what really happens in families who suffer the greatest of losses." —John C. Powledge, command chaplain, 335th Signal Command
 "Deborah Tainsh has given these Gold Star parents a place to voice their grief and their gratitude for their precious children. Don't miss the chance to get to know their fallen heroes." —Carla Blowey, former editor of Living With Loss Magazine

Surviving the Folded Flag: Parents of War Share Stories of Coping, Courage, and Faith

Tainsh, Deborah

Parenting & Relationships

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