Hello to all,

I was hoping to find some supportive stories on this discussion board, and it looks like I am looking for something I already have and many lack. My husband I got married on Dec. 4, 2007. We have been together since we were

15 and 16. We have an amazing little boy and know we are very blessed.

Although things are tight I am loving my life as an Army wife. Since I was

17 I have held down a full time job and gone to school full time. My life was crazy, hectic and I felt like I was 20 going on 60 with all the responsibility I had. My husband (boyfriend at the time) was supported by his father, he had NO concept of what I was going through or the stress I was under. He lived a very carefree lifestyle, full of friends and partying. I guess its true when they say opposites attract. In June of 2007 our son was born and man did things change (mostly for him, lol). He became an excellent father and caretaker. He was on his way to becoming a firefighter. When that was put on hold, he pushed on. He over came HUGE obstacles and did what he had to for our family. On January 3, 2008 he went to Ft. Knox for OSUT (one station unit training). He has worked extremely hard and it is showing.

After months of only being able to verbally speak for a few moments on Sundays and a ton of written letters, I was able to visit him after the completion of his BCT. He is still at Knox and I won't see him again until May, but I have so much adoration and love for him. When I think of what he is doing for our family and everyone else's I am filled with so much pride.

It's true being away does have it's down fall, like lonely nights and some wishful thinking or what if moments. The best thing to do is really keep busy, with a 9 month old that's not too hard to do, thank God. But when it comes down to it no matter how lonely my nights feel or all the future what-if's I can't help but thank my husband for all he has done. I now get to stay home with our baby, its like we traded places. The Army has turned him into a man with integrity, morals, and a man with a sense of self worth.

No matter how many moves we make or how frustrating the whole process can be (and trust me it has been, don't get me wrong) in my heart and mind I know we can make it through anything together and we will, Home is where the Army sends us.

Take care and stay positive.

Amber Bennett

"I am where I am supposed to be."