Heroes at Home

Ellie Kay

Description

Inspiration for Active -Duty Military and Their Hometown HeroesThis encouraging book is more than just a helpful guide for families on active duty. Ellie offers today's generation of families the encouragement they need as they encounter the challenges military families face, whether they're Reserves, National Guard, or full-time active duty. As the wife of an Air Force pilot and the mom of five kids, Ellie has an inside perspective on how to cope with frequent moves, be ready for imminent deployment, and stay in touch over long distances. Her sage advice and witty humor give families some sense of comfort when military life seems chaotic. Ellie is "bent on ensuring our military members and families are thanked, loved, and know they are serving with support" (Command Chief Master Sergeant Vance M. Clarke, USAF).

Sujets

• USA
• Dating
• États-Unis

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 15 février 2012
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781441270092
• Langue: English

Extrait

© 2002, 2008, 2012 by Ellie Kay
Published by Bethany House Publishers
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Bloomington, Minnesota 55438
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ISBN 978-1-4412-7009-2
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
Small portions of material in chapters 8 and 14 adapted from Shop, Save, and Share (Bethany House Publishers, 1998). Used by permission.
Portions of chapter 4 were used from Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees (Bethany House Publishers, 2002). Used by permission.
Scripture quotations are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
The internet addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers in this book are accurate at the time of publication. They are provided as a resource. Baker Publishing Group does not endorse them or vouch for their content or permanence.
Cover design by Dan Pitts
“Ellie is bright, funny, and interesting. She captures her audience and holds it close by combining a great message with an entertaining delivery. She helped inspire our group and she has my top endorsement.”
Major General Steve Goldfein, Former USAF Vice-Director, The Joint Chiefs of Staff
“Commanders at all levels know that readiness never takes a day off. This is certainly true for our nation’s military personnel at home and abroad, and it is equally true for those heroes who remain on the home front. These home-front spouses and families need help and hope for their critical role in maintaining strong families and securing our nation’s future. Ellie Kay has captured this essential need in Heroes at Home, an important tool for spouses, troops, and commanders.”
Major General Bob Dees, USA (Retired) Associate Vice President for Military Outreach at Liberty University Military Director for American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) Senior Military Advisor for DNA Military
“ Heroes at Home is uplifting and encouraging. These are more than just words on a page and good tips; there is obviously a love for what our military families and the members serving in uniform do. I, personally, am pleased to have been thanked by America for my service from the hand and heart of Ellie Kay. She is truly an American spokesperson bent on ensuring our military members and families are loved and thanked, and that they know they are serving with support.”
Command Chief Master Sergeant Vance M. Clarke, USAF (Retired) 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem, Germany
“Ellie is amazing! I don’t think she ever sleeps! Ellie provides great information and is always a fun guest on the show.”
Bill Griffith, Former host, CNBC’s Power Lunch Current host, CNBC’s Closing Bell
“Read this book cover to cover and discover why many in the military community think Ellie Kay is herself a ‘hero at home.’ Ellie’s words offer today’s generation of families the encouragement they need as they encounter the challenges that accompany military life. Insightful, inspirational, and chock-full of her legendary practicality, who better than Ellie Kay to share what it really means to serve God, country, and family?”
Regina Galvin, Vice President of Communications and Editor-in-Chief CinCHouse.com; Military.com
“I enjoy Ellie’s work; she makes it simple so even I can understand it.”
Dr. Kevin Leman, Bestselling Author, Making Your Children Mind without Losing Yours
“Ellie’s work is one of the great services to families across our nation. I applaud her for helping all of us be better stewards.”
Dennis Rainey, Executive Director, Family Life, Bestselling Author and Radio Host
“Ellie Kay’s simple yet revolutionary program changes families daily.”
Lieutenant General Lawson W. Magruder III, Fort Drum CG, U.S. Army (Retired)
“Ellie Kay has hit another home run! Heroes at Home is the latest and greatest in a long series of her how-to-hack-it packets for families. With her customary insight, thoroughness, and humor, Ellie has written an articulate must-read for every family in uniform.”
Major General Pete Todd, USAF (Retired)
To Our Military Family Legacy:
The Great-Uncle who died in a prison camp in WWII
The Grandfather who was killed in action in WWII as a B-24 Bombardier
The Father who retired as a Chief Master Sergeant in the Air Force Reserves
The “World’s Greatest Fighter Pilot” and Husband who flew Air Force Fighters for thirty years
The Son who graduated from the United States Naval Academy and is a Marine
The Son who is attending the United States Air Force Academy
The Baby (still in high school) who desires to attend the United States Military Academy
Contents
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Endorsements
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Introduction to the Third Edition
Celebrating Hidden Heroes
1. Hidden Heroes
The Top Ten Qualities of a Hidden Hero
2. Angels Among Us
Practical Ways to Help Military Families
3. Hidden Hero Portrait Myra Hinote
She’s Cool, She’s Clever And She’s Got a Really Clean Car
Celebrating Family
4. Bunny Tales
Creating Memories and Managing Holidays
5. Pilots Never Panic
Tips to Surviving Military Moves
6. Hidden Hero Portrait Brenda Taylor
Gorgeous in Guam and Happy in Hawaii
Celebrating Laughter
7. The Young Marines
Using Humor to Lighten the Load
8. Queen of Everything
Stress Busters
9. Hidden Hero Portrait Paquita Rawleigh
A Military Bride Charms America
10. Hidden Hero Portrait Kara Siert
A Courageous Child Prodigy
Celebrating Community
11. A Time for Heroes
A Grounded Pilot and a Flying Wife
12. Operation Hospitality Check
I Volunteer to Have a Ball at the Ball
13. The Citizen Soldier
The Guard and Reserve Component A Volunteer Force
14. The Heroic Parents of Service Members
Dawn and Erv Trilles
Celebrating a Balanced Budget
15. Budget Wars
Painless Budgeting (and Other Myths!)
16. A Penny Saved Is More Than a Penny Earned
Easy Ways to Save Money on Everything
17. Fiscal Fitness for Kids
How to Get a $450,000 Education for Free!
18. Hidden Hero Portrait Wendy Wendler
A Scuba-Diving Sheriff Conquers Spain
Celebrating Memories
19. Operation Hearts Apart
Creative Coping During Military Separations
20. Courage Under Fire
Facing Fear With Faith
21. Ruffles and Flourishes
A Salute to the Hero at Home
Afterword
Bibliography
About the Author
Notes
Back Cover
Acknowledgments
W hen people ask me what I do, I tell them that being America’s Family Financial Expert® is my profession, but bringing Heroes at Home to military troops and their families is my passion. This book started with an idea to fill the gap in the marketplace for a resource that would help meet a military family’s unique needs. Bethany House Publishers had the vision to bring help and hope through this book, which has now become a vital resource for more than one hundred thousand military families around the world.
I want to thank the professional partners who have helped to provide copies of this book for these amazing families, and they include USAA, James Robison of the Life Today television show, my friends at Military Ministry, as well as Andy and Joan Horner of Premier Designs. These partners have purchased and distributed thousands of copies of Heroes at Home with one thought in mind: to help military families with a free gift and a timely resource.
My original editor at Bethany House was Steve Laube, who contracted the first edition of this book. Then he became a literary agent and is now an advocate for the book as well as my literary representative. I want to thank Steve for believing in my work for almost a decade and partnering with me to bring entertainment, encouragement, and education to people around the world. I also want to thank Julie Smith, at Bethany House, whom I’ve known for a decade and partnered with in many projects. I appreciate your professionalism, kindness, and the fact that you don’t require that I do formatting work (since I don’t understand all those styles and forms).
This book was made all the more authentic from the profiles and work submitted by various heroes at home. I want to thank Keri Powers Pye, Bobbie Kennedy, Jessica Culley, Kara Siert, Stephanie Theis, Michelle Cuthrell, Joann Patrick, Myra Hinote, Brenda Taylor, and Paquita Rawleigh for their writing and their profiles. The diversity among this group is remarkable and represents all military ranks, demographics, and branches of the service. I say, “Semper Fi, Hoo-ah, and Aim High” to all of you!
When I gave my very first Heroes at Home presentation to a handful of military families, I had a professional partner with me: Wendy Wendler. She was a friend as well as my personal assistant. We had no idea that this message would someday go on tour and eventually speak to eight thousand people in an auditorium, where they stood on their feet and cheered for our heroes. Wendy was my right hand and I thank her for nine years of service.
I want to thank my precious family for being such good sports with my crazy life as an author and speaker. They’ve given me permission to tell their stories and show their pictures. They’ve stepped up to the plate in taking over responsibilities at home while I travel, and they’ve prayed for our military members and their families. I am so proud of each one of you and wouldn’t trade you for anything. I am a wealth