Anyone who has spent five minutes reading this blog knows I’m a military wife with a spouse currently serving in Afghanistan. This isn’t his first tour.

When he was in KAF last year I was glued to news sites and tv channels. I wanted to know exactly what was going on over there at all times. I couldn’t get enough information and the media outlets were happy to oblige.

This tour is different. I’m not stalking news sites. And the online media isn’t providing as much information (or at least not as headline news) anymore. Perhaps that’s a good thing.

Instead of panic and worry at every little thing I read or hear – bad news blaring across the headlines – I’m often learning about events after the fact through check-in calls with hubs. This lower stress level is really making a difference. Here’s hoping it continues for the next 9 1/2 months…

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