Dear Basic Training,

So, you’re the one he’s/she’s talked about,
the one he/she always has in mind?
well let me tell you something,
about this Soldier of mine.

I’ve loved him/her for a lifetime,
&will love him/her more each day,
we may fight & argue,
but our bond will never fade.

I’ve watched him/her laugh, I’ve heard him/her cry
I’ve seen him/her at his/her worst.
I’ve comforted him/her through sleepless nights,
I’ve tried to heal most hurts.

Though Army love means lonely nights,
We’ve called to show we care.
Through telephones & letters,
we’ve both done our equal share.

& here you come to put on hold
the relationship we’ve built,
through tearful eyes, we said goodbyes,
do you feel no guilt?

Well listen here, B-C-T,
I’ll only say this once.
I’ll play second to you, just for now
until you’re good & done.

So cherish this year while you can,
I’ll wait restlessly alone.
Fort Benning, Fort Jackson, Fort Sill, Fort Leonard Wood may be his/her current residence
but it’s in my arms is where he/she calls home.

I thought this was too cute! Come on guys, lets kick this separation in the butt! It has nothin on us! HOOAH! 

(JS)

Found on Facebook from U.S. Army Future Solider Family. I do not take any credit (:

I am a military girlfriend. I hold no formal recognition with the powers that be. I am the bottom of the chain. I hold no Military ID card; I am not a dependent or parent. The man I love may face unspeakable dangers, and I am at the mercy of those who possess this recognition for news. I understand this and accept this. I have promised to be here for him upon his return, no matter how long he is away. People may say I am insane for making such a commitment with no guarantees, but I hold onto promises and have faith the he will come home safe to me. I know full well that my love for him fuels him in the worst of times. There is no ring on my finger to symbolize our commitment, though I love him no less for it. I hope every day that he will be able to call because a simple 30-second phone call can bring the greatest spectrum of emotions smiling with tears in my eyes from so much joy and pain. My relationship is based on a brief communication where I love you and I’m okay speaks more than volumes and gives me the strength to keep going. I take no moment spent together for granted. I hold onto every touch, caress, kiss, every word. I have memorized the feel of his skin, his smell, the sound of his voice, and I play it over and over in my mind so that I will not forget. I cry myself to sleep some nights because missing him hurts so badly, but I wake up the next morning, brush myself off, and start a new day.

‎”Anyone can give up. It’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold it together, when everyone else would understand if you fell apart….that’s true strength.”

I really want you all to know, that you are A LOT stronger than you may realize, or give yourself credit for. Taking care of little ones, going to school, going to work, managing a social life—a social life that includes people who know your Soldier, and constantly ask how they are doing, keeping up the house, the bills, and holding it all together. Meanwhile, you worry about your Soldier, write them, and keep your phone on loud, just in case they might call, to make you the happiest person in the world. You have to explain to your kids that mommy or daddy is playing Army, and will see them when they can. I understand why you hold it together, and I understand your strength. This lifestyle isn’t made for everyone. It is made for those who truly love and support a Soldier. A Soldier who has to put duty first, which sometimes happens at the most inconvenient times, like when you have a little on the way, or trying to plan a wedding on an unknown schedule. Yeah, you are strong. YOU ARE EPIC. Your kids may not understand right now, your parents may not understand, the world may not understand. Heck, you yourself may question how you are ever going to make it through. But, you WILL. You will be so proud of yourself, as well as your Soldier, and that’s the best feeling in the world. To love a Soldier, someone so brave, who always puts others first to defend this wonderful country we live in. So, remember, when you are feeling down, you have people you can turn too. You have a whole Army family you can turn too, and we will never let you down, because we understand. 

HOOAH! 

(JS)