When Heath signed up for the Guards, it was a choice. He knew fully well of the possibilities that came with the Guards: touring different countries, meeting new people, and yes, war.
When Heath and I married, I knew Guards was a part of his life; I made that choice to say yes and make it a part of my life as well. Again, I was quite aware of the possibilities; him missing out on our child's (children's) lives, doing household things without him, celebrating holidays without him, becoming a plumber, mechanic, shoveling snow, mowing lawns, and of course, feeding his dog. But, that was a choice I made.
Now that the time has come for him to leave, I do not want pity. I do not want people to feel sorry for me. Yes, I may cry once in awhile in public because I am a very emotional person, but please don't feel sorry for me. The only thing I ask is that you respect our choices.
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About Me
- Katie
- I am a mother, wife, daughter, friend, sister, and a teacher. I love all of the titles I hold and they're all rewarding.
3 comments:
I couldn't have said it better. I have been a guard wife of 25 yrs.I am very proud to be a guard wife and mom.Yes, deployment sucks having them gone (because everything that can go wrong while they are gone, will) but we lean on each other and help each other.
Susan
i think that you put it beautifully katie. and i am so proud of those who make that choice and then stand behind it, even in the toughest of times.
One word.. Amen...
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