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What does it mean
to you to be a military wife?
as submitted by
Misty
Being a
military wife is EVERYTHING to me. It is not just the job my husband
has, it is the way of life we have chosen to lead. My husband and I were
married for 4 years and had 2 children before we decided that he was
going to enlist. I have never regretted that decision. My husband is not
the only one who enlisted, the whole family did. We put our hearts and
soul into everything we do. I now look at things differently. There are
things that others take for granted but I don't because I know of the
many sacrifices the soldiers and their families have made over the years
in order for all of us to be free. I am filled with a pride that I never
knew before because of what my husband does. Being a military wife means
that I stand tall and proud with tears rolling down my face as the Star
Spangled Banner or any other patriotic song plays. I feel my heart break
every time I hear of a soldier somewhere getting hurt or being treated
poorly, regardless if I know them or not. Being a military wife means I
will spend countless hours washing uniforms, cleaning scuffs out of
carpet from boots, baking things for FRGs, attending meetings, and that
is only when he is able to be here with us. It means I will spend
countless days and nights alone raising our children, but I will never
complain. It means that I cannot be selfish. I know that he is out there
fighting so that others can be free just like us. What better role model
could I ask for for my children? I have experienced a kinship like no
other because of the military. Military wives have a bond that hold us
together. We may have never met, but five minutes after we do, we feel
as if we have known each other forever. Being a military wife means that
we will move around a lot. I will have to find new houses, schools,
grocery stores, daycares, etc. However, in my eyes, my life is an
adventure. I would never have gotten to live in the places I have
without the military. So when you say, "What does it mean to be a
military wife", it's hard to answer. It's like asking me what it
means to live. I tell you that I could not ask for my life to be any
different. I love my husband! I love my country! I love being a military
wife!
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