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[nun69]

 I 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 Marines are brave, they are heroes, 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

I just wanted to add that even those this is about the military wives out there, my DH is getting ready to fulfill these same duties in 20 short days!

[asset]

 Well said!

[sdwhru]

 what an amazing poem........

[kcatt79]

 This is an awesome poem, thanks. And thanks to you and your hubby for your sacrifices. I am assuming it is you going? Thanks you!

[dianagirly]

 Bug hugs to you my friend!!

[Kara]

 wonderful--I am not military but thanks to all of you that are!!!!

[davsar]

 Thank you

[LKappy]

 Thank you, Angie!

(((BIG HUGS))) to you and your DH!

[MamaK321]

 dude, don't DO that! I'm kinda emotional right now, LOL. I was okay when it was still months until dh came home but now that I'm counting down the days I'm a little more anxious.

[scrapgram]

 
That was a wonderful tribute!  I wouldn't have changed a thing, well maybe one!  The Army, Navy and Air Force wives go through the same thing.  They are lonely, hurt, sad, happy and also playing both roles of Mom and Dad!  So my prayers, for ALL of our soliders no matter what branch, no matter what gender, that you all come home safe and sound!!!  And even those that serve here at home, God bless you too!!!!   We are so proud of you all!!!!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!

[mochascrap]

 
This was something I sooo needed right now.  We were just stationed somewhere else and hubby won't be here for a few months.  I know how it is and if you need someone to chit chat with give me a holla.

Big hugggggs to you and yours hubby/

[VAScrapper]

 Hey little sis.  You are my hero and will always be.  I am so proud of you and everything you have accomplished!!  God Bless You and everyone that serves our country.  Try and hurry those 6 months up will ya?! (((((HUGS)))))

[Queen Mum]

My heartfelt thanks to all military men and women and their spouses and families.

[JeanG]

 Amen to all that has already been said.

 Thank you, Angie, for posting that.

[-Kami-]

You military wives are really heros indeed! I honestly don't know how you do it, other than you have to. My heart goes out to you and your families!