A father reassures his young daughter that although he and Mommy no longer live together, both parents love their child very much.

This essential guide for all military families provides helpful advice and reassurance on topics ranging from boot camp, to deployment, to PTSD, from a former "Army brat" turned mother of four military kids. When you enlist in the United States military, you don't just sign up for duty; you also commit your loved ones to lives of service all their own. No one knows this better than Elaine Brye, an "Army brat" turned military wife and the mother of four officers-one each in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. For more than a decade she's endured countless teary goodbyes, empty chairs at Thanksgiving dinners, and sleepless hours waiting for phone calls in the night. She's navigated the complicated tangle of emotions that are part and parcel of life as a military mother. Be Safe, Love Mom braids together Elaine's own personal experiences with those of fellow parents she's met along the way. She offers gentle guidance and hard-earned wisdom on topics ranging from that first anxious goodbye to surrendering all control of your child, from finding comfort in the support of the military community and the healing power of faith to coping with the enormous sacrifices life as a military mother requires. With hard-to-come-by information and encouragement that is like advice from a wise and trusted friend, Be Safe, Love Mom is an essential handbook to membership in a strong and special sisterhood.

However, she met a little bun halfway there and was targeted by him. A small eye twinkled, "Mama, let's sleep together ~" She stared at the cute little figure, unable to refuse in her heart. However, what about the big one? A certain woman looked at the simple-looking bun and said, "Sir, you can consider finding a woman to take care of you and your son."

In the heartfelt and emotionally resonate Letters to Heaven: To Ben, Love Mom, author Martha Martinez recounts the story of her son Ben, who died suddenly. Without time to say goodbye and I love you to Ben, her grief process has been a challenging journey. Many people have lent their advice on navigating through the despair, yet Ms. Martinez has learned that only she can know how to feel. Healing, though never complete, comes in small increments that cannot be predicted or prescribed. The pain and magnitude of losing her son will never go away, but through this book, Ms. Martinez shares what she has learned about grief and continuing on with life. Letters to Heaven: To Ben, Love Mom sheds a personal light on an experience that we should all understand in order to offer support and sensitivity for those among us whose grief must be handled with care. About the Author: Martha Martinez lives in Des Moines, Iowa, and works in the home daycare profession. She is inspired to write by the healing it provides her, and the hope that her book can help others. Publisher's Websitea http: //sbpra.com/MarthaMartine