I'm getting him back!

I feel reserved celebrating openly about getting my soldier back. While I have had some very pleasant experiences with fellow Army/military wives there are a few bad apples amongst the bunch. Including some who have condemned me for being excited about getting my soldier back after 'only' training when some still have lengthy amounts of time left until they see their deployed soldiers.

I don't place myself above anyone else or think that my situation requires any special attention but I don't see why I shouldn't be excited about getting MY soldier back. Every night that I go to bed I pray for every service man and woman who serves this great country and the spouses/family that they leave behind. My husband is important to me and amongst the top of my prayer list. Him finally leaving training means that he is ready to be deployed. At any time. I have no more guarantees and I get only limited time.

I'm thankful that he is finally coming home to spend some time with our family and to move to his first duty station. The Army makes no promises of time that I get with him from here on out so I beg your forgiveness if you're offended by my excitement about being given some time with him before we find out what his chances of deployment are/will be.

He is my soul mate. Without him, life would lose so much of it's meaning. I'm thankful for every moment that God gives me in this life with him. Some people have told me that these women are only bitter but I don't think that at all. I know what it's like to miss your husband and I know the fear in me just thinking about him being deployed. I hold no ill will against anyone and I'm thankful for those that have served, will serve and are serving right now. My husband IS amongst those.

I'll NEVER show anyone else disrespect when it comes to our soldiers, I just expect the same in return.

I am looking forward to getting my husband back tomorrow and I will be eagerly waiting and watching that arrivals board to see that he has finally landed and come back home to me and our son! Less than 24hrs and I'll be falling into those deep blue eyes of his.....