“We military wives are tough. It takes a different breed of woman to keep up with the household, chores, bills, job, kids etc. etc. while our husbands are away. One of the things I appreciate most is being able to come home and sit down and relax with all of my candles lit. There is nothing like the smell of a good candle! I think I deserve a great big "pat on the back" for holding my daily life as well as those around me together. I am a volunteer in our neighborhood, for our family readiness group, and for our community. To keep your head high when stress and worry are abound isn't an easy task. Every night I am sure to tell myself how good it was that I made it through "just another day".

Tara Crooks
Richmond Hill (Ft. Stewart), GA