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Something has been working on my mind for a while now.
I guess it’s been since Memorial Day, when we had our show on platitudes during the time of bereavement. We talked about what to say, what not to say, what not to do or do with Deborah Tainish and Mary Ellen Gizzie. It was a particularly difficult show as Tara was the first to admit. I know a few women who tuned out because it brought their fears closer than they needed.
I completely understand, but we’ve got to talk.
Now.
Today, my sons and I went to the airport. My oldest was flying out to visit with family for a month. As we parked in the airport parking lot, we all noticed a soldier and his family. My sons were captivated.
“Look a soldier!” my 8 year old shouted.
“He looks like Dad!” my 10 year old added.
“Daddy!” my 2 year old cried.
“I bet he is on leave,” my 16 year old said.
We’re stationed at Fort Stewart. We see soldiers in and around post almost daily. Still, though, it is never “old hat” to my boys.
This poem beautifully depicts the myriad emotions that go along with being a milspouse.
More women are finding themselves within the military ranks, and we would like to honor some of the firsts.
I am always astounded at negative feedback—feedback that is harsh and loud and in no way constructive.
I’m all for opinions being shared. And mostly, as I understand it, the lashing out is borne of mistrust, feelings of abandonment, and deep-seated feelings that war is wrong. It’s not meant to be personal, even though it feels like it is.
But, reaching out is much more effective, isn’t it? The lashing out can spin people up and maybe even make them act immature or ignorant.
No, this isn’t my Christmas list!
It’s the little things—the little things that make me miss him most.
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