Copyright Benita Koeman 2008 - 2012
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Our top ten suggestions in caring for the home front
What the civilian community can do for families of the deployed...
1. Pray - for us and for our deployed loved one
2. Offer specific suggestions in how you can help - then follow through
3. Include us in your lives and activities - we get lonely
4. Childcare - we need a break and our kids need extra love and attention
5. Practical help - yard work, handyman help, auto help, computer help, etc.
6. Meals - invite us over or deliver a meal
7. Random acts of kindness - God knows when we're having a bad day...if He
moves you to do something, do it!
8. Notes or phone calls - remind us you care and are praying for us; listen, and let us vent if we need to
9. Watch out for us - for our safety and well-being
10. Be patient with us - our plate is full and some obligations we just can't keep
up with
And one more...
Care packages - they brighten our day too!________________________________________________________________
For the complete list of suggestions in showing how you can care and encourage as provided by military spouses, please visit this LINK.
Insights in caring
Home Front
What the home front wishes you understood...
resources
Military supporters, churches
Military chaplains
Organizations that support
Resources for
Encouragement
Military life
Free downloads for kids
