This poem is for all those military wives like me.

Here's too you and me!

The Silent Ranks

I wear no uniforms, no blues or army greens. But I am in the Army in the ranks rarely seen I have no rank upon my shoulders. Salutes I do not give. But the military world is the place where I live. I'm not in the chain of command, orders I do not get. But my husband is the one who does, this I can not forget. I'm not the one who fires the weapon,who puts my life on the line. But my job is just as tough. I'm the one that's left behind. My husband is a patriot, a brave and prideful man. And the call to serve his country not all can understand. Behind the lines I see the things needed to keep this country free. My husband makes the sacrifice, but so do our kids and me. I love the man I married. Soldiering is his life. But I stand among the silent ranks known as the Army Wife.

~~unknown~~

The Lord's Prayer for Army Spouses

Lord, Grant me the greatness of heart to see, The difference in duty and his love for me. Give me the understanding to know, That when duty calls he must go. Give me a task to do each day, to fill the time when he is away. And Lord when duty is far away, Please protect him, this I pray.

Author Unknown

I love you Bruce

Hurry Home

As I drive you to the airport
knowing you'll be gone for long
you'll be leaving us today
but it's your job it must be done
with tears in our eyes
we bid our goodbyes
I asked you to be strong
please don't cry
As I walked away I didn't turn back
as much as my heartache
I knew you'd be back
as we walked to the car
I said kids please don't cry
it's only for awhile
not a forever goodbye
I said daddy will be back soon
till then we have to be rugged
we have to be tough
you'll be gone for six months
and only days have passed
I wonder if I'll make it
how will I last
the loneliness I feel
the tears I have shed
are just the beginning
of a rough road ahead
the days they are long
and the nights they are lonely
I have dreams about you
when you were here to hold me
these days will not last forever
they will soon dwindle down
you will first have to travel
the whole world around
just know that we miss you
and please don't prolong
hurry home darling
back home where you belong
~mary