Navigating Military Life With Intention and Grace
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Life is full of adventures, trials, and the unexpected. Each day there are many opportunities to take those things on with grace and with intention. Will it always be easy? No! Some days will prove to be much more challenging than others. Those days are not days to be viewed as failure or disappointment, but ones to learn from and try again the next time something similar arises. While not every moment is a good one, there are always good moments if you seek them out.
I don’t have this military life figured out, and know I am probably nowhere close to mastering it, even after the fifteen years I have worn the hat of military spouse. I’m not sure I ever will have it fully figured out. The military is always great at throwing curve balls just when you thought you knew what you were doing. Nothing like keeping you on your toes!
The experience of being a military spouse has taught me so much and has helped form me into the person I am today. I’d like to think I’ve gained a lot of grace and managed much better over time and experience.
You never know what each day will bring in this military life. You could think everything is planned out and the next minute be told your move was sooner than you thought, or maybe that your move is now to a new location, or perhaps that your spouse is leaving sooner or coming home later than you expected.
I do believe it is possible to take on each day with joy in your heart and grace to handle the challenging moments (which will no doubt come) as best as you can.
I’m still a work in progress and continue to take each day as it comes. There’s not much more that you can do than that. My priority is to cherish time as a family, live with intention, and give grace in all situations, even in those moments I don’t want to.
A happy and successful life is possible in the military. I know you may have had your doubts. That’s not to say that there won’t be hard seasons because there will be. Life isn’t promised to be easy, but I can promise you great friendships will be made to last a lifetime. You will get to enjoy experiences you might not have otherwise, and you’ll no doubt have stories to tell: funny ones, heartbreaking ones, ones of courage, and ones of celebration. Hold tight onto those good times because they will give you the strength and light to press on during the hard ones. Seek gratitude daily. Write it down, so you can look back on those joyful things when you’re in need of a pick me up.
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About the Book
Have you ever wondered what life is like for the military spouse? Or maybe you’re doing life in the military and the journey feels lonely. The news gives us glimpses of what military life is like, but as with anything else, it doesn’t ever portray the whole picture. It’s confusing, it’s complicated, and it can feel like there are so many moving parts. It’s not a life meant to be navigated alone.
Just like any other life, military life comes with its ups and downs, challenges, and victories. Military life, while it can be tough, gives those who navigate it character and opportunities to adventure and see the good with the hard. Having a better understanding of what military life is like and knowing you’re not alone in the process gives you glimpses of hope and strength to keep walking forward with intention and even flourishing in this life.
Just like any other life, military life comes with its ups and downs, challenges, and victories. Military life, while it can be tough, gives those who navigate it character and opportunities to adventure and see the good with the hard. Having a better understanding of what military life is like and knowing you’re not alone in the process gives you glimpses of hope and strength to keep walking forward with intention and even flourishing in this life.
About the Author
Adrianne Amundson is a military spouse with over fifteen years of military life experience. Throughout her husband’s Naval career, she has dug in to learn as much as she can about military life with the goal of being the most supportive spouse she can be. She has embraced Navy life in a variety of ways, including serving as ombudsman, volunteering around the base and community, and leaning into more experienced spouses as mentors. Adrianne, David, and their two kids call home wherever the Navy sends them.