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GivingTuesday ~~ SemperK9

Originally posted 2017-11-28 00:58:13. This #GivingTuesday join the movement and give – if it’s your time by volunteering with Semper K9, using the power of your voice to spread our mission or by giving a monetary gift that will save the life of a wounded service member. Our goal is to raise $9,000 to support our programs. You can help us achieve our goal by making a donation, or sharing our mission with your friends…

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Servicemember Civil Relief Act

Originally posted 2017-12-08 07:23:52. This is nothing new but for some this could be the first they’ve seen or heard of it. Know someone who this applies? Feel free to share. Wish we would have known this when we purchased our first SUV while my husband was still active duty. We were paying around 12% on our vehicle loan and knew nothing of this. After finding out I contacted the creditor that held the loan and showed proof of…

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September 23 2014

Originally posted 2014-09-23 16:35:20.   The military community has lost several veterans recently. My heart goes out to the families involved. The reality of PTSD and its effects on our military is ever more present in our everyday lives. My husband even changed after coming home from deployment. He won’t admit to it at all. After being screwed out of his career, trying to find a job, keep insurance for our family and keep our…

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Flashbacks

Originally posted 2014-04-15 18:59:26. Flashbacks, in one word can bring you to your knees. Over the years I have been affected by three house fires. The first was November 1994, 34 degrees and it was raining. The day and time are not as vivid in my mind anymore. This was the one was while I was still with the biological father and his family. The power had been out for several weeks at that point and…

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