I'm an American Citizen- I am proud to be one. I'm also an Army girlfriend, and I couldn't be more proud of my soldier for living up to his duties although it's trying at best. He's in Afghanistan right now. I know, it's his choice-I don't blame anyone for where he's at. Not the president, not congress. No, I'm not a fan of the war, but I support our troops 110%. Yes, it's difficult being in the military, but I think it's just as hard loving someone who is in the military. I've gone 21 days at a time without hearing one word from him. Most days I'm fine; my normal carefree, happy-go-lucky smily self, and then there's those days that I'm just so sick and tired of being the strong one that all I want is him back here to hold me while I cry. Those days are the worst. I know a few who's husbands have been gone for 4 or more years, leaving them to run the house and raise the kids alone. Before this, I never knew how precious 2 minutes could be. I never knew the amount of emotion and meaning that could be packed into 'I'm ok, baby, miss you. I'll be home soon,' and 'I know, miss you too. Stay safe.'
What I'm trying to say is that for every soldier, marine, sailor and airman out there fighting for whatever the reason, there are people who are waiting for them at home and have to be just as strong, if not stronger. So please, don't forget to remember those who stand behind our troops, as well as those out there fighting.
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I could never do what you do. I mean, it would be hard to be with a soldier, just because I don't approve of war or anything, but to have to go throught the lonliness and the uncertainty, I don't see how anyone can do it. YOU have to be a pretty strong person to stand by the guy you love when he's so far away and doing things and experiencing things that most of us couldn't deal with. And then when he gets home, you'll have to help him readjust. Good luck to you guys and I totally support your support for them. I certainly don't agree with the war either, but we can't punish the men and women that have been sent there.
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--The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return--
Thank you. And just because my boyfriend is serving his country in this war does not mean that I'm either for or against it-that isn't the point. When most people who don't support the war find out my bf is over there, I automatically get label more times than not as supporting a baby killer and a criminal, that he's wrong for doing his duty to his country. While I agree he did have a choice to sign up, he didn't have a choice in where he goes. As for him being gone, I think the hardest part is when he comes back for leave and then has to go again. Just as I start to get readjusted, he goes back. However, I wouldn't choose to be with anyone else. Being in this position has helped me to grow up a lot and to realize how precious life itself is.