Saturday, May 7, 2011

Ask an Elder, with Vivian & Bernadine

 
Lauaralyn Cortez, daughter
of Stephanie and
PVT Adrian Cortez

My husband is currently in basic training and we’ll be moving with him after he finds out where he’ll be stationed. My question is, how do you deal with being away from your family support system while trying to raise a family? I am scared of being in a new place with my husband having a new job and on top of that I have a two year old and another on the way. How do you prepare for this? I need help!
Stephanie Cortez, wife of our SOS soldier, PVT Adrian Cortez
Bernadine is a elder at
Flower Mound Assisted Living

Bernadine was engaged during her husband’s deployment and he served two years. Bernadine kept busy with work, volunteering, and prepping for the wedding. Bernadine said it was tough being away from him but kept busy to help pass the time.  Vivian’s advice was to follow the rules and procedures when arriving on base. When Vivian’s husband was in the air force, she said there were many rules and regulations that had to be followed. The quicker the rules and regulations are learned the better!