Edie Melson, Author at Guideposts

Flag Day from a Military Mom’s Perspective

When it comes to Flag Day, a military mom honors those who serve and sacrifice to keep our country safe and our flag flying.

5 Reasons I’m Thankful To Be in a Military Family

By Edie Melson2 min read

Instead of always dwelling on the stress and worry of having a loved one who serves in the military, here are 5 things to be thankful for.

5 Positive Ways to Help Veterans Cope with PTSD

By Edie Melson9 min read

5 ways you can help raise awareness during June’s PTSD Awareness Month.

How God’s Truth Makes Sense of Life

By Edie Melson2 min read

Losing weight for a military mom helped her understand God’s belt of truth, and how it gives meaning to the seemingly random and meaningless aspects of life.

How to stay positive with a loved one deployed in the military.

The Sustaining Energy of a Positive Attitude

By Edie Melson1 min read

Military families can be stressed when a loved one is deployed. The key is to focus on the positive, not the energy-sapping negative.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.

Remembering Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day

By Edie Melson2 min read

Visiting The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day brings home the hard-won freedoms our military men and women have fought for.

National Brother’s Day

By Edie Melson2 min read

In honor of National Brother’s Day on May 24, Guideposts blogger Edie Melson marvels at how her Marine Corps son reached out to his brothers during deployment.