I made it through another day. I had not heard from my hubby in over a day and a half and got a little worried. Then, his email came. It was such a relief to see. He told me he was ok and how his day went... Much like a conversation we would have had if he were home. He told me he missed me and the kids and sent his love. It just warmed my heart. I could hear exactly the way it would sound in his voice... Such an amazing voice.
I have gotten the question "What is your husband doing over there?" a lot from people. I know they want specifics and are not completely oblivious as to why we are there, heck some of those asking have been Army wives themselves. The problem is, I can't give specifics because I don't know. Here is what I do know: I know he will be fighting for our country and protecting his brothers/sisters-in-arms as they fight right beside him. I know he will be in harms way and I know that he will be gone for quite a while. I know that he will miss a year's worth of our children growing up, birthdays, holidays, anniversaries. I know that, while he misses us, he is focused on what he needs to do. I also know he will do everything he can to come back home to me and ensure that his soldiers get back to their families. That is what I know he will be doing. I have to "filter" myself when I get asked that question, because the answer I want to give is quite rude. Instead, I stand there, smile and say the truth, "I don't really know. I just know he is serving over there and fighting for our country and I am SO proud of him and proud to forever call him my amazing husband."
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