Military Spouses - May 9th

[Army_Wife 2]

I thought I would post this in both spouse forums as some K3 filers don't wander into the CR1/IR1 forum.

Today, May 9th is Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and I would like to share the email I received from the base I'm affiliated with, with all the military spouses on this website .... as it is also a thankyou to you guys too.

"MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY IS FRIDAY, 9 MAY!

For the times you've stood and watched a ship sail from the harbor, an aircraft disappear into the clouds, or a truck convoy pull out of sight, not sure when they would return, we thank you.

For the countless household moves you've made from a place you know to one that's strange and different -- often by yourself -- we thank you.

For the families you've held together, for the anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays you've celebrated alone, we thank you.

For the hand you've extended to another military spouse when the need was there, truly creating a military family, we thank you.

For the spirit and strength you've shown when your service member has gone into harm's way, we thank you.

For the pride you've displayed while serving as an ambassador of the military spouse to the rest of the world, we thank you. "

I thought this was a wonderful email to receive today, and brought a tear to my eye; I wanted to share it with all of you.

To all of you going through this visa journey to be with your loved ones .... stand strong! ..... this is only beginning, and you know in your heart, that it's not forever.

However, if possible, just for a moment today, those who are reading this who are not married to a serviceman/woman could you please just spare a thought for those who are married to the military ..... you may be depressed about the length of time this process is taking, but the military spouses will go through this separation possibly many times during their marriages.

There are also many spouses on this website who are not only going through this process but they have spouses deployed in war zones. Army and Marines deploy currently for 15 months .... some do back to back deployments.

None of us have a choice in who we fall in love with.

They don't have the ease of access to simply call their Husbands/Wives ..... or see them on webcams every night .... or to jump on a plane when they have vacation time ..... or sometimes even know where their Husband/Wife actually is ..... or simply have the peace of mind that their loved ones will even come home in one piece.

So, please join me today in saying an extra special 'thank you' to those who's spouses are currently deployed (or about to be) and are separated from the basic comforts of technological support, while their Husbands/Wives put their lives on the line so that we can enjoy our freedom.

And to those spouses, may God protect your loved one and bring him/her home safely.