Ok, I know I have posted many times today, but as I was de-stressing in my bubble bath, drinking wine and reading "Chicken Soup for the Military Wife's Soul," (Yes, I know, a recipe for disaster on a Saturday night!), I came across this passage that completely explained everything. I felt the need to share it with everyone, since it explains exactly how I am feeling....
The Unseen Veteran by Amanda Legg
To understand military life, or what it feels like to be the proud wife of a soldier, you need to experience it.
One day he was here and now he is gone...He isn't beside me in bed...His scent slowly fades, as does the memory of his face...I can barely remember the familiary sounds of him at home. I long for comfort when I have a nightmare. I want him to hold me. I wait for those comforting letters or the phone calls that come after silence.
Now, I look upon single parents in awe...and I learn to do what they do, until my husband comes home. I don't need a man to put a crib together, or take care of the car or to take out the trash. I have learned to be empathetic. I have become self-sufficient.
And even though these are wonderful things, I would give up everything that I have learned to bring him home right now.
When I think I cannot go on, I rely on my routine so that I can support my husband while he defends our freedom. And I know I am not the only one.
I am an unseen veteran. So are all of the other military spouses out there. We have different battlefields. Our maps have pins in the countries of worry, heartache and loneliness. Our battles will end when our husbands are in our arms agains.
Michael, I am so proud of you. I love and miss you everyday....Stay safe.
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