Stay Connected During Deployment
By Edie Melson2 min read
Military mom and Guideposts blogger Edie Melson remembers how she isolated herself at home when her son was deployed, and how she realized that connection was more important.
Too Young to Be a Veteran
By Edie Melson2 min read
Guideposts blogger and military mom Edie Melson grew up thinking that all veterans were old. But when her son enlisted and later returned from the Middle East, she realized she was welcoming home an 18-year-old veteran.
The Blessings Keep Coming
By Edie Melson2 min read
Having a son serve in the military in the Middle East wasn’t something Guideposts blogger Edie Melson would have chosen. Those were difficult and stressful times for a mother. But they continue to bear blessings.
During Deployment, Ask for Help
By Edie Melson2 min read
Military mom and Guideposts blogger Edie Melson has some advice for families with loved ones on deployment: Ask for help. Here’s why.
From Pain to Passion
By Edie Melson2 min read
By weathering some pretty tough times in her life, especially when her son enlisted in the Marine Corps, military mom and Guideposts blogger Edie Melson realized that God can lead us from pain to passion–and to a better, more productive, place.
God Is Everywhere
By Edie Melson2 min read
If you’re a mom worried about your military loved one stationed far from home, rest assured, says Guideposts guest blogger Lori Hatcher. God is there, too. She journeyed to Japan to visit her military family and found much spiritual reassurance.
Finding Peace in Life’s Storms
By Edie Melson2 min read
Military mom and Guideposts blogger Edie Melson shares how she learned not to weather the storms of stress and worry about her deployed son all on her own. She learned to accept God’s sheltering peace and protection.
Deployment Distress
By Edie Melson2 min read
Guideposts blogger and military mom Edie Melson experienced an emotional case of vertigo after her Marine Corps son was deployed. She sought anything to steady her. That turned out to be her faith and the Psalms.
Help from Blue Star Mothers of America
By Edie Melson2 min read
If you have a family member who has enlisted in the military, check out Blue Star Mothers of America for support and help, says military mom and Guideposts blogger Edie Melson.
Joining the Military
By Edie Melson4 min read
When Guideposts blogger Edie Melson’s son decided to join the military as a marine right out of high school, it was a tough decision for her to accept. Here’s how she coped.
Boot Camp Prayers
By Edie Melson2 min read
When Guideposts blogger Edie Melson became a military mom in 2006, she turned to prayer to cope with her son’s departure for Marine Corps boot camp.
When I Just Feel Angry
By Edie Melson2 min read
Anger is an emotion just like any other. Here are ways to take a closer look at your anger and learn from it. Perhaps move beyond it and grow closer to God.
