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For the longest time, I have viewed a seasoned spouse as your stereotypical sergeant major or battalion (or higher) commander’s spouse. Those who have been through moves overseas and back, multiple deployments, just basically the ins and outs of the military life. Recently, I came to a realization…. you don’t have to be a spouse of…
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Category Archives: MindyName: Mindy King How long have you been with your service member: We have been married for a little over five years and been together for about five and a half years Your favorite duty station: Germany Why: We had the opportunity to travel to so many different places. It was also the place that… A little over a month ago, our second son was born. As we have spent the last month adjusting to have both an 18 month old and a newborn, new fears have come into play. Deployment… My husband and I have both been deployed twice, I know the deal. I’ve been both the deployed soldier… Congrats on the baby! I can only image what you are going through. I know it maybe hard but you’ll be okay and things will get better. Keep the faith!  Over the last couple of months, families have been returning to a whole entity as soldiers have returned home from Afghanistan. I’ve attended a number of these and each one is special, not only to the families, but to anyone who is there to witness it. I’ve seen so many children meeting their daddy for… aw, that was so beautiful!  My first impression of my husband wasn’t good. I thought he was the most cocky, arrogant individual I had ever met. We were scheduled on a flight together during our first deployment. He was a brand new crew chief who was just starting to fly on missions outside the wire, but instead of helping… What an awesome love story! Wow, I just teared up! Now, to change up the scene a bit. Think about seeing your “baby boy” hanging out one side holding a machine gun, from that helicopter way high in the sky, in some Middle Eastern country. Can you feel it in your tummy? Are we on the same page? I’d be proud of my son however he chooses to serve. Isn’t your son in the military? |
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