Blog-Bud Cynthia has two really great posts in celebration of same. Go have a look... first and second.
I know it's the times... we have to be politically correct and say "spouses" so as not to leave out the civilian husbands of our female military members. I suppose I'm OK with that, but it still sorta sticks in my craw. It's not that those guys don't make sacrifices... they most certainly DO. But there will forever be a soft spot in MY heart for military WIVES... and that begins with my mother who kept the home fires tended and burning while Dad was away and made a home for my sister and I in some of the (seemingly) most God-forsaken places on earth.
And credit to both the First and Second Mrs. Penningtons, too. They picked up and followed me around the world, making sacrifices of their own while ensuring I had more than enough support necessary to fulfill my commitments. Thank you, Ladies. I mean that.
Lastly... I most certainly don't want to overlook my daughters-in-law... Erma and Alisa. Both of these ladies have served "above and beyond"... and I exaggerate NOT a whit. I'm sure SN1 and SN2 agree. Thank you, too, Ladies. I admire you both.
I know it's the times... we have to be politically correct and say "spouses" so as not to leave out the civilian husbands of our female military members. I suppose I'm OK with that, but it still sorta sticks in my craw. It's not that those guys don't make sacrifices... they most certainly DO. But there will forever be a soft spot in MY heart for military WIVES... and that begins with my mother who kept the home fires tended and burning while Dad was away and made a home for my sister and I in some of the (seemingly) most God-forsaken places on earth.And credit to both the First and Second Mrs. Penningtons, too. They picked up and followed me around the world, making sacrifices of their own while ensuring I had more than enough support necessary to fulfill my commitments. Thank you, Ladies. I mean that.
Lastly... I most certainly don't want to overlook my daughters-in-law... Erma and Alisa. Both of these ladies have served "above and beyond"... and I exaggerate NOT a whit. I'm sure SN1 and SN2 agree. Thank you, too, Ladies. I admire you both.
I stood in line for over an hour one time to get Gen Tommy Franks to autograph his book. When I got to the front of the line, I could not think of a thing to say to him, but I told his wife, Cathy, "You are my hero." and asked her to sign the book too. She grinned and signed my book. I think military spouses are very admireable.
ReplyDeleteEmbarrassed to say I didn't know! I'm also not prepared for tomorrow...sucks to be behind! I'll work on that!
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Lou: Ya done good with Mrs. Franks. I'd have never thought of that.
ReplyDeleteBuck: You better get up to speed!! Especially about Mom's Day. :D