Running is My Stress Relief and My Passion
Running can be many things to many people, and to Billy Joinville it is his both his stress relief and his passion. Billy hails from James H. Bennett High School of Salisbury, Maryland and takes us back to his middle school years as he reflects on how he found his passion for running.
Grit, Resilience, and Determination Defines Sika Henry
The term resilience means to become stronger or healthy after something terrible happens, but the word resilience may not be adequate to describe Sika Henry. In 2019 she suffered a traumatic bike accident that would have ended all career goals for most people. However, through grit and determination, Sika defied the odds and traveled a road to recovery.
When the “Helper” Needs Help.
Last month I introduced myself as a helper, an encourager, and a professional volunteer. This month I am the one Read more…
Resiliency Workshops Give Military Kids Tools for Success
“Military kids say goodbye to more significant people in their lives than most do in their entire lifetime. Our kids are resilient, constantly making new friends and new connections while figuring out how to keep their old connections alive,” she said.
The Running Spouse
I could start with “What is a military spouse?” but I would soon be running (no pun intended) out of space. A military spouse must adapt to changing schedules and develop creative ways of doing things. There will be times when one parent must become both parents. They will have to say the following, “Be careful, and I will miss you, and I love you.”
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