tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post137306260369418050..comments2024-03-25T20:18:21.478-05:00Comments on Diary of a Stay at Home Mom: { Taken for Granted }Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00448386993712122412noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-32371631756178470262010-05-09T22:00:54.879-05:002010-05-09T22:00:54.879-05:00You really do "Rock", Sandra! Thanks f...You really do "Rock", Sandra! Thanks for supporting your husband and the others who are involved in the military. <br /><br /> DebbiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-58193361603847905582010-05-09T07:46:04.617-05:002010-05-09T07:46:04.617-05:00Yep. My children are the third generation in a row...Yep. My children are the third generation in a row born in military hospital...<br /><br />And what someone else said is so true - when things got rough I heard my dad say: I was told if they wanted me to have a wife, they would have issued me one. Very prevalent thinking in the upper levels.<br /><br />And as another said: think they own them. Well. They do. Our husbands literally signed themselves over to the government in those contracts. They can be punished for damaging government property if they get a sunburn for goodness sake. They are owned...with their own signatures at the bottom of the page. <br /><br />And we are not. Hence, the lack of care.<br /><br />But, I must say this has really improved over the years. It used to be much worse. (Although there are always exceptions and that extra horrible boss somewhere.) And as Air Force wives AS A WHOLE we are much better treated than the other services. That's is very frustrating to see. But each service decides what programs to have available for the dependents and how much of their budget to dedicate to it. Ships and subs need lots of money to keep them safe...so there isn't as much to go around to the other programs.<br /><br />My goodness this got too long.<br /><br />I hear you and feel you. And its never going to change. Too many civilians like to turn their back and say we asked for this....even if we didn't. <br /><br />But to those that do support us...a huge thank you. You are what makes it ok. You are what keeps us going.<br /><br />Because we really do feel like we are doing it for the good of our country and her people. And we LOVE our country.autumnesfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04519475352289814754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-17426450099592251872010-05-08T16:34:58.105-05:002010-05-08T16:34:58.105-05:00You could not have put this better. I know exactl...You could not have put this better. I know exactly how you feel. Just know that you are appreciated by all of us out here, especially your friend, the other military wives, who share this lifestyle with you. I can tell you that finding I was one of the winners of Wiglington and Wenks sure put a smile on my face. I will go over there right now to get my password for you. Thanks so much. I showed the site to my kids and they are very excited to play this new game.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06153847712814391815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-64028936205826012762010-05-08T15:09:05.042-05:002010-05-08T15:09:05.042-05:00It's funny that you write this because just re...It's funny that you write this because just recently I've learned that a friend of mine (from High School) found out she is pregnant (with their 2nd) right after her husband got deployed.<br /><br />She is in MH which is an hour from me and so I've invited her to come here any time and also come to a little Mama's Group I have with my church gals. My heart aches for her as it does for all the soldiers and their spouses. <br /><br />I'm sure it is unfathomable - the lonliness you all go through - not to mention the stress of raising kids alone and the how much worry you have for your spouse knowing you have to just to give it to God from day to day. Tough! <br />& to feel like it goes unnoticed - heartbreaking!<br /><br />Ya'll do Rock! & I love and appreciate you as well as your soldier!<br /><br />Thank you Sandra for reiterating that I definately should continue checking on my friend.<br /><br />((Hugs)), The LadySami Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413226469017420404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-26399767317460453472010-05-08T13:44:32.603-05:002010-05-08T13:44:32.603-05:00I live very close to a base here in Illinois and h...I live very close to a base here in Illinois and have many military spouse friends. I try to remember often to tell them how much I admire, support and give it up to them. You are such special woman, you are the ones holding the country together by holding your families together. <br /><br />Thank you for all you doeveryday mom of onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10640399066792389407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-53936396158437591392010-05-08T06:32:02.398-05:002010-05-08T06:32:02.398-05:00My husband retired in 2001 with 25 years of servic...My husband retired in 2001 with 25 years of service in the Air Force. I needed emergency surgery in 1987 when my husband right before my husband was scheduled to go TDY. I had an 11 month old baby at home. His first shirt told my husband too bad I needed the surgery--if the AF had wanted him to have a family they would have issued him one. I lost a lot of respect for that man that day!! I was only 23, 1500 miles away from home with no friends. I never forgot that but I went on to enjoy the Air Force and all it entailed. In spite of everything, I am so glad to have had the experience of our military taking care of our country.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02813022311330177395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-22345731806096705062010-05-08T06:02:57.662-05:002010-05-08T06:02:57.662-05:00As a Navy wife I definitely know how you feel. My ...As a Navy wife I definitely know how you feel. My husband has been on three 11-month long deployments and it is very hard. You feel like half a person. The support of family and friends is the only way to survive it, I believe. And putting your faith and trust in the Lord above who will give you the strength you lack. You describe beautifully the feelings I have about it. We give all our admiration to the troops themselves, which they deserve, and give no credit to ourselves, who are the behind the scenes workers and keep everything running smoothly. The troops are given armor in battle and we, military wives, are forced to create our own. We are strong and I appreciate all of you military wives out there. But, I too, wish there was some sort of recognition. (HUG) from me to you. I couldn't help myself ;)<br />http://reflectionsofanavywife.blogspot.com/Lainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10908436103293843647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-63987358668567180382010-05-08T05:54:51.195-05:002010-05-08T05:54:51.195-05:00I don't know what it's like to be a milita...I don't know what it's like to be a military spouse, but because my son is in the army, I have an idea.<br />I know the feeling that the military owns them, the way leave can be canceled and the difficulty in planning for the future.<br />Our military are heroes, but so are their spouses!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-74250194348356223062010-05-08T05:42:46.336-05:002010-05-08T05:42:46.336-05:00Dear Sandra ~ I'm not a military wife now, but...Dear Sandra ~ I'm not a military wife now, but was a Navy wife for my husband's 4 year tour of duty 69-73. My heart goes out to you and all military wives as you do your best to keep family and home together while your husbands are deployed. The burden you bear is not easy, yet somewhere you all gather strength around you and do what you have to do.<br /><br />I have a niece who's husband has been deployed three times to Afghanistan and it was hard on she and her two children.<br /><br />God bless you and your husband, and all other military couples.<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-16942806315208864102010-05-08T03:20:17.539-05:002010-05-08T03:20:17.539-05:00I stand with you in the silent ranks as a military...I stand with you in the silent ranks as a military wife. Thanks for putting into words how so many of us feel =)<br />-JennaJennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11282648228438329024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-88589213235773255222010-05-07T22:48:35.609-05:002010-05-07T22:48:35.609-05:00My husband wrote a really good song that just fits...My husband wrote a really good song that just fits what you are going through. If I can dig it up someplace and you would like you can hear it and share it with anyone you like.<br /><br />His name is John List and he used to play with a band called August Burning, you can find some of there music on FB.<br /><br />He just writes for fun now and the stuff is actually pretty good. lol He opened for Dave Matthews back in his band days and lots of other cool people.<br /><br />anyway the song is about a soldier calling home and I can't even think of the words right now because it reminds me so much of my father. <br /><br />peace and hope, and I hope you days are just as good as your heart.Super Mom Academyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08576216171707540592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271473.post-75161458717318634772010-05-07T22:47:56.060-05:002010-05-07T22:47:56.060-05:00I just recently found your blog. And I am an Arm...I just recently found your blog. And I am an Army brat of a soldier/father who put 17 years in. And even though I was one of the children of the Army, I totally understand where you are coming from. You see when we were stationed overseas in Germany, my Dad got called up to go serve in Operation Desert Storm. While we was over there fighting, my mom's lung collasped. And there I was at the age of 11, trying to pick up the pieces. Trying to keep my family together. Trying to make sure my brother and sister were okay and went to school, had dinners, etc. At the time, I didn't even know what was wrong with my mom, because they rushed her to the German Hospital and I didn't speak enough German to know what was wrong. I just knew she was in alot of pain and kept grabbing her chest.<br /><br />So for a very short time, I feel your angst! And even though it probably doesn't mean as much as if it would come from the military! You ladies get my total respect. Because I know (through my mom and other military wives), our military would collapse without you! You are the silent partner! <br /><br />*hugs* From the bottom of an Army Brat's heart, Thank You for serving our nation!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17490801534258717524noreply@blogger.com