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May 2, 2018, 10:31 AM

Raising an army

Our youngest son and fourth chayal has just started his army service and is in Michve Alon (pre-army training and ulpan). Yesterday he was so excited because he got his gun (fortunately they don’t give them any bullets yet)...

Feb 4, 2018, 6:56 AM

Don’t ask don’t tell

As a mom of lone soldiers I rely on a network of online fellow parents that are now friends, for comfort and support and sometimes for writing inspiration. Recently in an effort to educate moms who are new to...

Jul 27, 2017, 10:24 PM

Wanted: Full Time Worrier – Position Available Immediately

We’re nearing the end of a personal count down, first it was six months, then three months, then four weeks. As July comes to an end we’re down to just a little more than two weeks before our fourth...

Oct 7, 2016, 7:28 AM

My Comrades ‘In Arms’

A little over five years ago we moved with our five sons from one state to another; a different city, jobs, schools, community and friends, lots of changes for us and for our kids. We already had two sons...

Jun 10, 2016, 7:27 AM

Just One Phone Call

Yesterday was another horrible day in Israel, more terrorists, more innocent victims (may their memory be for a blessing), more sadness for those who are suffering, and really all of us, and more worrying about my kids. My cell phone...

Mar 28, 2016, 1:41 AM

My Three (Chayal Boded) Sons

Next month I will become the mother of three chayalim bodedim, lone soldiers. I’m still having a hard time wrapping my head around that statement. Two of our sons proudly serve in Golani Brigade and a third son will...

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About Me

An ordinary Mom with extraordinary sons. Stacie Rojas Stufflebeam is a development director for a non-profit and the Mother of five sons, with four either currently serving or veterans in the IDF. She lives with her husband in the USA.