A small girl asked to do the unthinkable and a God who sees her in the midst of it all. My Mother's Soldier will take you on a horrific and chilling journey of a young girl and the terror that she faced when her mother asked her to do the unthinkable. It allows readers to walk every step of the way and feel the heart-pounding moments leading up to one of the worst days of her life. As you read the disturbing realities of a young life of violence and abuse, you will feel every emotion throughout your mind and your body. While also, you will find inspiration in the ability to overcome a devastating tragedy. From foster care to adulthood what propels her recovery is a very strong and intimate relationship with God.

A youngster describes her feeling when her mother who is a soldier in the Army is called to duty and she must stay with her grandmother.

This little boys mom is a soldier. Her job is to protect the country and keep everyone safe and free. Sometimes, his mom has to leave him to serve the county, and he feels very sad and blue. But he understands his mommy loves him no matter where she is and what she is doing. My Mommy is a Soldier, a picutre book for children, calls attention to the emotional impact on a child because of a mothers deployment. It brings to light the mood swings children experience from being separated from their mothers. Written from the childs perspective, it shows how the boys understanding is enlightened about the world around him as he realizes his mothers love is not only for him and family, but for the country as well.

My Military Mom is the story of a normal day in Connor's life. When classmate Lenny visits his home, he discovers Connor's mom is deployed in the US military. Who helps with his homework? Dad! Who taught him to play basketball? Mom! Who does his laundry? Dad! Lenny realizes love makes a family. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

A collection of essays by children whose parents are serving or have served in the United States military.

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.

The book reflects the feelings and thoughts of children of military families during times of war and uncertainty.--back cover.