 | Reviews of "I'm Already Home... Again" As a member of the military (or a military family) you know that one of the most difficult aspects of service is dealing with separation. Whether you're preparing for active duty training or about to be deployed, learning some practical and fun techniques for staying connected will help lessen the anxiety of family members. I'm Already Home is just the book for you! Elaine Gray Dumler presents ideas for helping military families stay connected—even in the most difficult circumstances. Filled with more than 100 ideas for staying connected, this delightful book is designed to help you discover simple and fun ways to stay connected when family members are separated. Encompassing pre-deployment through post-deployment, I'm Already Home shows how to create family traditions that establish strong foundations. Ms. Dumler shares some of her own experiences as well as suggestions from other people who have learned how to bridge the distance. Whether you're the service person or a member of a military family, you'll find ideas that will help make the separation bearable. Staying connected is the key, and I'm Already Home will make a positive difference in how you and your family keep
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How “I’m Already Home” (edition one) has helped others… “I wish I had this book at the beginning of my marriage to a soldier. It would have made the many deployments a much different experience. I think as military wives, we need to use all the tools available to help us cope with our special circumstances.” - M. Fichtner, the forever loyal wife of a Special Forces soldier "You're doing a great thing with this book. I, along with 100's of thousands thank you for bringing light to this lifestyle. It is nothing glamorous but it is most rewarding in the end. I appreciate your work and devotion!" -OS1 Timothy Mollock, USN "In skimming through part of the book, some of the things in it brought me to tears; and there were some of your wonderful ideas that I'd like to employ with my own children with their dad having recently been gone a lot more on business trips. Thank you for taking the time to do this ministry!" - Charlene Johnson, (via email) "Today the reality of how much your book has helped hit when a lady emailed me (I am Coordinator of our family support group) asking for help with her children who's Daddy is deployed in Iraq now. All the ideas that I gave her came from your book! What joy it was to pass along quality information that worked wonders in our home." - Jeannette (via email) “My sister discovered your book and ordered a copy for me. My husband has now deployed for the second time in less that 2 years. He is now in Iraq. My sincerest thanks to you for putting together such a wonderful and inspirational resource. Your ideas help ease some of the loneliness for me." - Kelly Ayala (via email) “What a heart-touching book. I am amazed at the creativity and compassion exhibited in these examples! Makes me want to do something special for my kids tonight.” -Laura Benjamin – 7 yr Veteran of the US Air Force (enlisted) “The Flat Daddy™ is an awesome idea, I loved that one too... We actually used a lot of the ideas. I have my wives do what you called the "Legacy Letters." That way they are writing a little over time and they have something to send, even when they think they have nothing to say. Thank you again." - Angel Hernandez, Marine Wife (3dAABn Bravo K.V.) "After reading your book it became obvious to me that several of my men's wives must have used your tips while we were deployed in Afghanistan. These guys always had a smile on their faces and were the envy of the base. Thanks for making our stay overseas that much more bearable!" - CPT Diggs Brown, USSF, author of "Your Neighbor went to War." “Thank you especially for writing a book to help our military men and women and their families stay connected with each other during deployment.” -First Lady, Laura Bush “grass-roots success story…a welcome tonic for families missing their loved ones.” -Ladies Home Journal, October 2004 "As a military spouse one is never alone. There are countless sources of aid and guidance available. "I'm Already Home" is one of the most creative and comprehensive." -Captain Gerald Coffee, US Navy (Ret.)…P.O.W. North Vietnam, 7 years “I cannot say enough about wonderful people like you who have insight to the military life and know how much it means to us that the American people care. You hear so much about the negative side and it’s nice to know, hear and see someone non-military who is involved to support the troops and their families.” -Jo Ann Cherry, Alabama FRG and military wife “Your book is absolutely wonderful! As you can see, I am all over it. This is indeed one for Oprah!” -V. Palmer, New Jersey (via email) “I wholeheartedly endorse the book and the many ways, so simple, that anyone can use those great ideas to just put that smile on the face of their loved one, at perhaps just the right moment. It gives them hope, happiness, and knowledge that their relationship is so vital.” -Janet Weber, MSG MIARNG “This little book of tips on staying connected has become an important part of the lives of many military families with parents who have been deployed.” -Rocky Mountain News, May 31, 2004 | 
