Ode to the Military Spouse

A few pros (plus a lot of cons) to being a military spouse.


.....getting up at the crack of dawn the day your W-2 is posted to file your taxes and wait for that great return (I missed it by a day... and services were free)

..... dragging your children to church yet again without the help (and sanity) of your spouse (thank heavens for friends!!!)

..... turn on the tube to find yet another news reporter complaining about the war and how terrible things are over there. Or, to tell us all about another attack where military men and women were killed

...... waiting for the phone call(or email) from your spouse - just so you know they are ok

...... sending off the package full of goodies and pictures drawn by your children in hopes it makes it there in one piece (and before they come home)

..... hearing about where your spouse's ship is on the News (because he can't call and tell you)

..... getting a 10% discount at most stores (if you ask)and for plenty of tickets

...... having the benefits of the commissary and exchange

..... going to the clinic to get all of your medication free including check ups (if you have the afternoon free)

..... job stability (blessing)

..... waiting for the weather to change so that your husband CAN come home as scheduled (having to move your day around because of the change)

..... Weather (fog) can defeat the United States Navy


Here's to waiting for the ship and our much anticipated and dreaded last few weeks together before the Oceans separate us.