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He explained the more I get involved with my chil- Sunset Horseback Ride
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aration with love and care, helping distract that feeling
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Once we finished discussing how I could help my chil- for more information.
dren the conversation had turned to me.
White water rafting and camping
The counselor asked, “How are you handling all this?” Aug. 20 – 24 – Grand Canyon
Just as I was going to start talking my face turned bright
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ders was finally about to be lifted off of me. I began to dis- $310/person.. Call 228-3736 for more information.
cuss my struggles of trying to make sure everything was
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on trying to make sure everything was perfect I became Aug. 22, 7 a.m. – Elroy, AZ
overwhelmed and stressed not only myself but my kids too.
He later explained that no matter how much I want Enjoy soaring through the air in this tandum skydiving adventure! Roundtrip transpor-
things to be the same they aren’t and all I can do is make tion to Elroy, AZ is included in the cost. Cost is $40/person. Minimum age is 18. Sign-ups
the best of each situation. Not only that but, I should take for single airmen begin July 6 and July 13 for all others. Call 228-3736 for more information.
time to help myself relax by finding a hobby to diminish
the stress. Summer Swing Weekly Bowling
I really took what he said to heart. My son is no longer Mondays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. - D-M Lanes
being anti-social; he’s eating more and being a lot nicer. I
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one-year-old daughter deciding to join him, but with some p.m. on Mondays. Cost is $20/bowler. Three game minimum. Each player receives partici-
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Even when you feel there’s nowhere to turn for help,
there’s always someone who cares and can guide you in NARFE Chapter 55 meetings on hiatus for summer
the right direction. There are other resources on base to The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 55, will break
support you in times of need, such as the Airman and
Family Readiness Center, key spouses, first shirts and for the summer and hold their next monthly luncheon meeting Sept. 14. For further infor-
mental health. mation please call 520-444-6970.
Whether it’s a friend, family member, counselor or even
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