“I am going crazy.”
Those were the words of my desperate military spouse friend as she surveyed the chaos that was her home during deployment. With three kids between 2 and 8 years old and a full-time job, her life mostly moved from crisis to crisis. Bliss was a 10-minute solo grocery trip.
And yet she still had time to listen to me complain and seek counsel for my problems. She still held the center of her home. She still got care packages shipped on time.
When I looked at her, I saw someone who deserved recognition. And I bet you know someone just like her.
So how can I show people like her my appreciation? “Thank you for your service” seems silly when it’s someone who is doing the same thing I am. As we celebrate the annual November Military Family Appreciation Month, here are a few ideas of ways to show our thanks for fellow military families who leave us in awe:
1. Volunteer your time. What this woman needs is something more than grocery shopping without the kids. What she needs is time alone in a spa. I may not be able to make her husband come home, but I can have her tribe over for a play date while she takes a break.
2. Share their passion. Some of the most amazing military spouses I know spend gobs of time volunteering with organizations or programs they think are important. Spend some time volunteering next to them as a way of showing that you care, too.
3. Leave an anonymous care package at the door. Ding-dong-ditch is extra fun when you can leave something amazing behind. Hit up TJ-Maxx and buy some supplies for the perfect bath (salts, scrubs, bubbles) or put together a movie night in a basket complete with a fun flick, popcorn and snacky movie candy.
4. Listen. Take the time to find out what she (or he!) needs. Maybe the lawn looks great but caring for it is just about the last straw. Maybe the fur babies need some extra love while he is at work. Maybe all she needs is someone to talk to about what is really going on. Just listen.
Related: Military Life Is Busy Enough: Why Our Family Is Learning to Do Less
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If AISC keeps dropping, this becomes investable for me.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
The cost guidance is better than expected. If they deliver, the stock could rerate.
The cost guidance is better than expected. If they deliver, the stock could rerate.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Silver leverage is strong here; beta cuts both ways though.
I like the balance sheet here—less leverage than peers.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Production mix shifting toward USA might help margins if metals stay firm.
Exploration results look promising, but permitting will be the key risk.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Nice to see insider buying—usually a good signal in this space.
Nice to see insider buying—usually a good signal in this space.
Uranium names keep pushing higher—supply still tight into 2026.
Production mix shifting toward USA might help margins if metals stay firm.
Nice to see insider buying—usually a good signal in this space.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Exploration results look promising, but permitting will be the key risk.
The cost guidance is better than expected. If they deliver, the stock could rerate.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Production mix shifting toward USA might help margins if metals stay firm.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Nice to see insider buying—usually a good signal in this space.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Silver leverage is strong here; beta cuts both ways though.
The cost guidance is better than expected. If they deliver, the stock could rerate.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.
Good point. Watching costs and grades closely.