We are who we are. and we are strong

We would like to recognize these often underestimated, unseen, and unheard heroes.  This is for the young women that are waking up at 6 a.m. every morning, laying out clothes and packing three lunches for those small precious children that they have been left alone to care for.  This is for the pregnant Military wife wondering if her husband will make it home in time to watch their miracle happen.  This is for the childless Military wife, living in a town or on a base alone where she is a complete stranger to her surroundings.  This is for the women that feel like a third leg when they go out with their friends and their husbands.  This is for the Military wife that canceled all her plans to wait by the phone, and even though the phone broke up and cut off every time you spoke to him you waited anyway.  This is a pledge to the women that cry themselves to sleep in an empty bed.  This is to recognize the woman that felt like she was dying inside when he said he had to go, but smiled for him anyway.  This is for those of you that are faithfully in that long line at the post office once a month, handling 2 large boxes and 2 small children like a pro.  This is for that woman that decided to remodel the house to pass time, and then realized that she had no idea what she was doing and sighed and wished she had a little help.  This is for all the lonely nights, all the one-person dinners, and all of the wondering thoughts because you haven't heard from him in days. This is for the sad Military wives, the angry Military wives, and the strong Military wives.  A toast to you for falling apart, and putting yourselves back together. Because a pay check isn't enough, a body pillow in your bed is no consolation, and a web cam can never compare.  This is for all of you no matter how easy or hard this was for you. Our soldiers/sailors are brave, but so are we.  So the next time someone tells you that they would never marry a Military guy, don't bother explaining to them that you can't control who you fall in love with. Just think of this and nod your head, know that you are the stronger woman.  Hold your heads up high, hang that flag in your front yard, stick 100 magnets on your car, and then give yourself a pat on the back.  Be proud to be the woman that you are, be proud to be a Military wife!

Military Wifes Poem

A military wife is a hero unlike any other.

Her courage can't be matched for only she has the strength to watch the man she loves march into battle, not knowing if he will return.Her dedication to duty is too great to measure for though she receives no medals or honors, she's willing to sacrifice for her husband and country whenever "duty calls."Her service is bound by the heart and not by a bootstrap and begins the moment she takes her marriage vows.She travels thousands of miles away from family, friends, and the life she knew in order to stand by her soldier husband's side.Always, she's willing to uproot her family at a moment's notice for the betterment of her country, dedicated to the belief that home is wherever her husband is.Wherever she goes, she creates miracles, even on a limited budget, making the most barren quarters a home where hearts, hope, and dreams reside and creating roots that hold her family together.She is endowed with the patience of an angel, hands that juggle numerous household chores, a heart that's always willing to love, and words that offer support. And her smile becomes a beacon of hope and strength for her soldier husband who's far away. Her loyalty and dedication never falters even through loneliness and wartime tears. And it's a good thing, because her soldier husband couldn't do what he does without her.She dreads the goodbyes but lives for the hellos and cherishes each moment that she and her husband have together.Her service is a glowing achievement that has left a bright mark on history and has helped make her nation strong.She is humble about her contribution, but she's happy to be a military wife and is proud of her soldier husband. Though her hardships are many, she knows she's rich in experiences, reaping the bounty of a special and fulfilling way of life.She offers inclusion in this special service to every new military wife and passes on a legacy of love, not with a salute, but with the outstretched arms of sisterhood.

Army Wives Prayer

 Dear Lord, give me greatness of heart to see the difference between duty and his love for me.  Give me understanding that I may know, When duty calls him, he must go.  Give me a task to do each day to fill the time when he is away.  And Lord, when he is in a foreign land, Keep him safe in your loving hands.  And Lord when deployment is long, Please stay with me and keep me strong.  AMEN

military wifes life

OK ......so this is my life as a military wife. me and my husband met at Blackdown army cadet training center when we were 12 years old. he finally proposed June 10th 2010 when we were 19 years old in front of all his fellow soldiers and staff members at his basic military graduation. it was the best day of my life until our wedding day of course witch was december 28th 2010.  I have to tell you that being an army wife is extremity hard we always worry about our husbands and there safety. We go through long periods of time not seeing them, kissing them, hugging them or even talking to them. the long nights staying up because you cant sleep and you just wish for once you didn't have to sleep alone or that maybe soon he can come home for good and never have to leave again... and when he does get a weekend off and is able to come that weekend is the best weekend of your life until hes packing his duffel bag and getting into the car to leave again and all you can do is tell him you love him and cant wait to see him already. you try to keep your tears away until hes gone because you know that hes already feeling the same way you do and if he had the choice to stay he would, but sometimes its too hard and you break down and cry in front of him and beg him to stay even tho you know he cant. well what i am trying to say is to all you other military wife's out there stay strong and know your husbands love you and your not going through this alone there are a lot of other military wife's that feel the same way you do TRUST ME BECAUSE I KNOW!