MORE HEROES LEFT BEHIND
This page is dedicated to one of our most overlooked heroes!!! She is, more often than not, associated with the old "Dear John" letter. That is certainly the exception, rather than the rule. Today let's remember her for what she really does!!! She is a very important part of our military support system, and should not be forgotten or overlooked!!!
I'm so proud of this first pic. This is my daughter and her military boyfriend. I'm very proud of both of them!
Military Girlfriend Motto
I am a military girlfriend. I hold no formal recognition with the
powers that be. I am at the bottom of the chain. I hold no Military ID card,
I am not a "dependent" or a 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 am a military girlfriend. 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 our
promises and have faith that he will come home safe to me. I know full well
that my love for him fuels him in the worst of times.
I am a military girlfriend. 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 am a military girlfriend. 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 wake up the next
morning, brush myself off, and start a new day.
I am a military girlfriend. The events of the next several months hold
my life, my love, and my future in the balance. When you watch the news
reports, you may turn away and go about your business relatively
unaffected. When I watch news stories of the war I do not see nameless
soldiers a half a world away. I see individuals who will be forever changed
by war. News of every casualty causes me physical pain and deep sadness.
I am a military girlfriend. Not a spouse or family member. When you say
your prayers for the husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, please don't forget
about me.
And here is something I just got in an email today. It sounds like a great idea to me, so lets all get red on Fridays!!!
RED FRIDAYS
You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays.
Here's why.....
The Americans who support our troops are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED !!!
By word of mouth, or press, or TV-----let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red............ much like a home football game at a University. !!!!!!
If everyone of us will share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. .You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! ........................So let's get the word out and "lead by example;" Wear RED on Fridays.
If you have to comply with a dress code at work or school, and are not able to wear red clothing on Fridays, here is another great way to show your support by wearing red. Just click on the link below!
http://www.americabandstogether.org/
A special thanks goes out to Holly, who had the idea for this page, and helped so much in getting it put together!!! And thanks to all the "girlfriends" that allowed me to use their pics on this page!!!
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I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO TAKE A MOMENT AND SAY THANKS TO THE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE FROM ALL 50 STATES, AND 12 FOREIGN COUNTRIES, THAT HAVE TAKEN THE TIME TO STOP AND SIGN THE PRAYER BOOK!!! I KNOW IT IS APPRECIATED SO MUCH! I WISH I COULD POST ALL THE EMAILS TO SHOW YOU ALL H0W MUCH YOUR SUPPORT REALLY MEANS! PLEASE KEEP THEM COMING!
SEMPER FI!!!
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