So the Friday before Mother's Day is once again here. To most people it is just another normal Friday, but to those of us who are married to military members it is a day to celebrate our faithfulness, perseverance, and the trials and tribulations that comes with being labeled a "dependent". I have had the privilege of meeting some incredible spouses (male and female) along the way that support and love not only their spouse but other military families, including mine. Most military families end up hundreds, if not thousands of miles from their traditional families. Luckily over the years we have been blessed with a network of friends that fill some of the void of not having family nearby. They become our family. Watching children when needed, picking up that forgotten item from the grocery store, providing meals when needed, sharing a drink or two when life gets rough, and being there for both the good and bad times.
I would like to say thank you to all of those that have been there for our family over the years. I hope to repay your kindness by doing my best at providing others with the same friendship and guidance you have shown us. No amount of thank you's seem to be enough, so I will try to pay it forward. Trying to encourage the new generation of military spouses to continue to form relationships with other military spouses, to lend a hand when it would be easier to walk the other direction, to have ears that are receptive to listening, and to know what just to say when advice is needed.
I know I am not the only one that appreciates all that you do, but wanted to let you know how grateful I am for your friendship over the years. A huge THANK YOU to all of the military spouses out there!
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