tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post4003621593919787180..comments2023-07-09T03:10:02.677-07:00Comments on Tutus & Tonka Trucks: What It's Really like being a Military wifeKatie Fhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02624218149461236252noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post-7354333203320008612013-08-06T10:40:07.126-07:002013-08-06T10:40:07.126-07:00I don't have the strength to be a military spo...I don't have the strength to be a military spouse! I find it hard being a firefighter's wife, sometimes, and the most he's away from me is usually 48 hours. But I can relate to the missed holidays, birthdays, etc., when they fall on a shift day, but on the other hand, it's easy for us to make alternate arrangements, where you guys don't have that option. I would have reacted the same way, though, if he had dropped a bombshell like that on a date. I'm sure no matter how many times it happens, it never gets any easier! I have the utmost respect for you, girlie!Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13686565812112185860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post-46301606750820865772013-08-02T10:15:08.607-07:002013-08-02T10:15:08.607-07:00I'm right there with you Katie. I've been ...I'm right there with you Katie. I've been a Navy wife for almost 12 years. We got married at 19 not knowing what to expect and I can relate to everything you just posted. Also been through 4 deployments, each lasting about 10 months, in addition to the many weeks out at a time underways they do throughout the year. So I understand how we become single parents, watching our babies go through fear and anger and sadness without their daddy. And I quietly go through it too. A sort of numbness takes over after a while and nothing surprised you anymore. Just remember, we as military wives, grown an outer hard shell. We are very, very strong without realizing it. It is an extreme lifestyle that comes with hardships and so much sacrifice, just remind yourself of the big picture. It is a respectable job with good security and decent pay and great benefits. It means we have more appreciation for family time and take the time to make those moments we do have matter. We don't take them for granted and we notice those things more. It forces your marriage to excel in teamwork and trust or it will crumble. You're doing a great job. We all have those days in hermit-ville where everything sucks, but tomorrow's a new day. Give yourself a pat on the back and you're doing the best you can :)Lainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10908436103293843647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post-70897309054016272692013-07-31T19:47:21.856-07:002013-07-31T19:47:21.856-07:00True!!!True!!!Semper Wifeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862757146486740046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post-61148563359729643552013-07-30T19:11:14.494-07:002013-07-30T19:11:14.494-07:00I have HUGE respect for military wives. While I h...I have HUGE respect for military wives. While I have no true comprehension of what it must be like I know it's a ton of patience, strength & determination. Behind every married soldier is a incredibly brave wife. No easy task, I'm sure. Good post...thanks for the insight. : )Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10522518823695360613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584228167731927982.post-35491147647894582452013-07-30T12:19:18.378-07:002013-07-30T12:19:18.378-07:00LOVED LOVE LOVED this post!!! I've been thinki...LOVED LOVE LOVED this post!!! I've been thinking of doing something similar later on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com