As I sit in my three bedrooom, 1.5 bath amazing house, I can't help but wonder what will come of this military life.
Some days my hubby loves his army job, and other days he cannot wait to get out. I can't blame him, 12 hour days just isn't fun!
But I am also so proud of everything he has done for our family. We are a young family of four and we have this beautiful big house, free medical, great dental coverage, plenty of food and clothing, and a guaranteed paycheck every two weeks. I also do not have to work. Who wouldn't like this lifestyle?
With this job comes the cons that are just not worth it sometimes. Right now I mostly sleep alone, and I've been through one deployment so far. That leaves little time with my hubby!
Overall I have learned to give some trust in my husband to provide for us outside of the military. I have accepted that I may not get to live in another country. These things I've learned to accept is part of being a military spouse.
Would I like to be an army wife forever? Sure, as long as my hubby is happy with his career. But if he is not that's okay, I'm with him no matter what!
I'm proud of everything my hubby has done, and I'm glad I will be able to look back on our military days. Until the date he is out I just need to stat positive and be 100% supportive.
Afterall, that's what Claudia Joy from Army Wives would do ;)
Until next time...
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When we (or my husband) was forced out due to for-shaping I thought I was going to die. Our life we were so use to was over!! But after a few years and seeing where we are now I am so happy to be done having him gone for the majority of the year and never knowing when he might get taken away from me to leave again. It was hard to plan college and other life goals knowing I could be a "single" mom for a few months at the drop of a hat. I know what you mean though the benefits are great and there are many things I do miss!! But there is life outside of the military and the only words of wisdom I have from seeing people get out is... Have him start college BEFORE! Make a new career or have a career decision before getting out, it truly is the best way to go =) Thank you to him for defending our country and thank you to you for being a fantastic supportive military wife!! It is a hard job to do =)
ReplyDeleteThat is from me... Ciera! just in case you didn't know!
ReplyDeleteThank you!! I need to just remember that we WILL be okay. I just get used to this lifestyle, (which was hard to get used to in the beginning!) and I see how fortunate we are compared to other people our age, and I just feel uneasy about getting out. I just gotta have faith I guess! :)
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