I found this on Facebook today and it made me cry. This is for all of you who stand with me, waiting with me, for our husbands to come home. I know you are missing your husband as surely as I am missing mine. We are proud of our soldiers and, though sad for this missed holiday, are proud to stand behind our men. For those of you who have never had a deployed spouse and are still standing with me, I thank you for your support. It helps get me through everyday.
**A Deployed Soldier's Wife's Night Before Christmas Poem**
The Wives Who Wait
Twas the night before Christmas and there all alone
I saw a young woman who sat by the phone
For what was she waiting on this holiday night
Where were the stockings, Christmas tree, lights?
I saw one little tear As it rolled down her face
And she curled up in a blanket
Then looked round the place
Something was missing
Someone not here
In her face I saw sadness did I also see fear?
I paused and I wondered what could it be?
That would cause a young woman To look so lonely
How could anyone so precious choose such a life?
Then I realized this woman was a soldiers wife.
Her gift for this Christmas is to hear that phone ring
“Hey baby, I miss you don’t worry about a thing”
Each day I thank God for the soldiers that serve ever willing to fight and lay down his life
But how often do I ever remember think about the young woman who is that soldier’s wife
Thank you God for these women they are just as strong
They sacrifice daily And without help get along
So God please protect our soldiers on this holiday eve so late
And give an extra hug to their wives who wait!
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