Military families have always been a big part of the iVillage community. Today, as the shock over the mass shooting at a Texas Army base filters through this tightly knit group of women, they are reaching out to each other. Read some of their initial thoughts about the incident and share your messages of support.
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I do a lot of writing to him, saving it as drafts in our email box. He can read it when he has a chance, and if he doesn't get to it, I just add more. Mostly ramblings of everyday life, which seems to humor him a lot… I think giving him everyday vignettes about life helps him stay grounded. It gives him something to look forward to, no matter how simplistic it may seem. After all, isn't the crux of the military life essentially to fight for us to be able to have normal, boring lives? Let him know that at least in your small corner, it's working. His chaos creates your calm. Don't feel guilty about that, because if tables were turned, you'd do the same for him.