9 Photos from Port Alsworth, Alaska where we visited with wounded military veterans and their spouses

Mom had a lot of encouraging words for the gathering:

Palin encouraged the soldiers and their spouses to keep a firm commitment to their marriage, and never give up on each other.

“This week, you’re going to learn the process for your marriage to endure the tough times,” she said, “and have the tools to make it work. You have to give all over to God and put it in His hands. Keep your souls open to Him. It will change your life.”