Military families endure a lot of heartache, loss, and resentment that can easily destroy a relationship. Since I am very familiar with this topic I wanted to open up and share some experiences I shared with very close friends who either lost a loved one or faced the fear of losing a loved one every day as they continue to fight in Iraq, Afghanistan or any other foreign country for our right to freedom.
These men and women face dangers on a daily basis we couldn't even fathom, and I for one am grateful to all military personnel for continuously portraying what an honor it truly is to be affiliated with these troops.
The attached poem was written for a friend who every day worries that she will get a dreadful call saying her beloved has perished. It was an honor writing such a lovely piece for such a loving person, and even more so because she allowed me to use her sentiments and have it published online.
If you or anyone you know has a loved one fighting this war for us, please support them on a daily basis. They need all the moral support and love to get through such a tough situation. Missing the person you love because he/she went away on a business trip isn't the same. Being a military wife or husband can be difficult in many ways, and the longing for the person you love to return to you safely overwhelming.
As a spouse you tend to be strong, but inside it is killing you to know that your spouse is facing such misery, despair and battles every day, which some of us can never understand or relate to. To all of our troops I hope for your safe return home, and for those just about to be deployed I send you my prayers. Thank you for being you, and for your chosen profession. You are truly appreciated.
Poem: To Really Want You Back
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