Family

I miss being around family right now. Being in the military has been hard for me because I rely on my family a lot. You may think lots of people have jobs that require them to be away from their families. It is true. For me the difference is the fact that a lot of military members move typically every four years (sometimes we get to stay longer, sometimes we move more frequently). So we learn to be open to friendship, relying on people that we may have only known for a few months, and jump in to a daily routine as quickly as possible.

Making friends in the military is hard yet easy. I know I know how can it be hard yet easy? It is not always looked highly upon for personnel of different ranks to become too buddy buddy. So being friends isn't always easy. Yet, no matter what somehow everyone in the military is always there for you. I can't forget to mention the bond of my church and the members. Anywhere you go it is the same welcoming support.

Yet, there is nothing like family. There is this unspoken support that you can always count on, a never ending bond that pulls us together, someone is always there when you need a shoulder to cry on, an unbiased trusted loved one to talk to, someone to make you laugh or smile, a trusted helping hand with your kids, and they are always there for you through anything and everything cheering you on.

My husband and 3 girls are the constant in my life. Yes, my husband has to go TDY (temporary duty assignment) every once in a while but when he is around he is a constant support. My girls are the light of my life they make everything worth it. Being able to stay at home with my girls has been such a gift that my husband has given me and I am so greatful for. I am so thankful that through all the moves and missing friends and family I will always have them by my side. I love them with the whole of my heart.

I have made such bonds with people since being in the military. Everlasting friendships with people that have changed my life and people that I will aways care about and hope the best for.I am so thankful for the people that have touched my life and my friends that have become loved ones. One fact still remains... I miss having all of the ones I love most in my everyday life.

Here we go

I am a fortunate military wife. My husband is in the Dental Corp. currently at Luke, AFB in Arizona. His chances of being deployed is around 2%. Once a year his name is put in "the bucket" which means that if for any reason someone at his base and rank can't fulfill their deployment he could be the one chosen to replace them for that deployment. When he goes TDY he only goes longest a month and a half.

I wanted to start this blog because this year Luke has had fallen soldiers flown home to their families. My husband, John, has gone to 2 of the returns and it has effected him and me. John comes home and tells me about his experiences. They are heart breaking. It is hard to listen about the wife and kids, or parents reactions. Listening makes me tear up even though I don't know them or the solider. This person has given their life serving our country, they have been away from their family so they could protect mine. I love this country and I am so thankful for those men and women who give their time, energy, and lives to protect it.

Here comes opinions about all things military and I hope to have guest posts from all willing spouses, children, parents, soldiers, and any other worthy candidate I didn't mention.