New Family Retreats from NMFA
January 17, 2009|
You may have heard about the National Military Family Association (NMFA) Operation Purple Camps. This year, they are trying a new program: Operation Purple Family Retreats. From the website:
It is difficult on the entire family when a loved one is deployed, but the time after that father, mother, husband, or wife returns home is often the most challenging of all. Recognizing this, the National Military Family Association is piloting two Operation Purple® Family Retreats. These free, four-day retreats are set in a National Park using nature’s classroom, where families will have opportunities to strengthen and renew relationships, explore their natural surroundings, and participate in fun family-focused activities.
The camps are designed for families who have had a service member return from deployment within the last twelve months. The camps are being held in March in two locations, California and Washington state, and they are free! If you live near either of the locations, and you have a recently returned family member, you might want to check it out. It sounds like a great way to have some affordable family time.
Good. Very cool.
Posted by: Karie | 01/17/2009 at 21:44
This is an interesting program. It sounds like something we could benefit from. We do love the outdoors. Hubby doesn't come home until Oct. though so can't do it this year. I hope they have it again.
Posted by: Vicky | 01/18/2009 at 13:20
I hope that they have it again, too, since my hubby will be home in February 2010. I think it sounds great!
Posted by: She of the Sea | 01/18/2009 at 14:03
This would be perfect for our family too! I hope they have it again next year :)
Posted by: Penny | 01/20/2009 at 00:23
We miss it too. Mine gets back in in 2010. Truth be told, I'm almost as afraid of what things will look like when he gets back as I am of him being there in the first place. We've only been married two years and now he will be gone for a year. This is his second deployment. What if he can't come back from it emotionally?
I'm really scared. I feel like we are so disconnected right now, what if we can never get back on the same page again? I really need some help here. Any suggestions?
Posted by: lor | 04/05/2009 at 12:30