It’s time again for us to pack up and move on. I just found out yesterday that our pack date got moved up by three days. “Flexibility is the key to air power”, or so they say. After 20 years of being a military family, I’ve had plenty of opportunities to develop flexibility. It got me thinking about all the unique, wonderful, challenging and quirky things that go along with being married to a military man. Here’s my list of a few ways you know you are a military wife.
Elizabeth is a military spouse, veteran, and mother of eight. Above and beyond caring for her family, her mission is to offer words that sustain the weary and equip people to live a life of faith filled with purpose.
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Great list! A few of these made me tear up. We are on year 19 and not located near a base. I really miss my AF family! I once asked two ladies at my table at school registration to be my emergency contacts! LOL!
Perfect list! I served for 7 years and my husband just retired from the Air Firce after 25 years and these are spot on! We just used WILCO last night at the dinner table, lol!
I just used it yesterday too! It’s such a handy word. We should make it a permanent part of English. 🙂
It is a good life and I feel sorry for civilians, they have no idea.
You’re right! I spoke with a woman once who was in full up stress mode because her husband was going out of town for 3 days. THREE DAYS!!! No idea. I’m sure there are a ton of things I have no idea about as well. You just don’t know some things until you live them.
So true. Relating to my children who lived in same town their whole life. My life has been all military, “Brat,Vet,then wife” and loved it. Then there’s retirement after 20+ military then 20+ traveling in private sector. Thanks for posting, it’s great!!
Wow! You’ve experienced military life from all angles. What an exciting adventure!
My husband was in the Navy for 40 yrs. Yes, 40 yrs.! And I could relate to almost all of the above! I laughed and cried as I was reading this as it brought back so many memories both good and painful! But I couldn’t imagine any other life! Thanks for posting this as a reminder!
Wow! 40 years! That’s amazing. Thank you both so much for your service. And I thought 21 years felt long! I’m so glad you found us.
You sure are popping up all over lately! A friend from Planting Roots shared this on Facebook this morning! I got them all but 12 and 23 surprisingly!! Blessings, liz
Good to see you again! It’s fun to bump into new friends again. Have a great weekend.
I so love this! I can relate to nearly everything on here, and then add a few myself. I’m going to pin this on our This Military Life board at Planting Roots and share it on our FB page.
I’m so glad you can relate. Thanks for sharing the post. I appreciate it. I hope it blesses others as well.
Ha, this list had me laughing and crying all at the same time, great job!
I stumbled across your blog through twitter! It’s always exciting to get connected to other Christian military spouses! I’m off to check out more of your lovely blog!
Tiffany, thanks so much for stopping by. It’s great to connect with you. I enjoyed reading through some of your blog as well. I look forward to reading more from you. Have a blessed day!
You are precious and I love this list! I will pray for your upcoming move, dear friend!
Thank you! I certainly need and appreciate the prayers. Somehow after 20 years, it hasn’t gotten any easier. Bless you!