Being a Military Wife

It is very bumpy road for all of us. For me, personally, it is difficult being a military wife. When Chris and I were dating, he didn't want to be in a serious relationship because he knew that he was going to join the Air Force really soon. He was going to break up with me. Just as soon as I started to really like Chris, he dropped the bomb on me telling me that he was going to join the Air Force. I took that as, "I can't be with you anymore because this is what I really want to do with my life." Unfortunately, you all know how well that worked out. ;) Still, it has been a bumpy ride.

The year 2012 was a year full of exhilaration, fright, and apprehension. We got married in July, Chris left in September for Basic Training, and I didn't see him until the end of March. One night before Chris left, I was bawling my eyes out because I knew he was leaving soon. We got in an argument and he went to sleep on the couch. I went to get him a few minutes later and I asked him, in tears, "What if you never come back?" Chris wrapped his arms around me and kept telling me, "I will always come back for you. You're my baby girl. You're my baby girl."

Basic Training was a challenging time for the both of us because we couldn't be together every day like most newlyweds usually are. When he left, it broke my heart that I couldn't be with him every single day. On the plus side, Chris had the opportunity to call one person once a week. He told me to always keep my phone on me (if you know me, sometimes, I don't answer my phone because I'm busy or I forget to make sure it's not on silent) because I knew that he would call me. Those phone calls were the highlight of my week. It was always nice to hear my sweetheart's voice on the other end of that line even if it was only for one day. We also have great families that helped us while we were away from each other. Since I was living with my parents again, sometimes I would forget that I needed to see Chris's family too. Luckily, I made it all work out. It's so convenient to have both of our families living in the same town. Chris's family lives right around the corner from my family (okay, maybe not right around the corner- I had to drive a ways- but close enough).

One of the happiest days of my life finally arrived.  I got to see my sweetheart again. In the middle of November, Denise, Chris's mom, and I had the opportunity to attend his graduation from Basic Training. We traveled from Shelley, Idaho to San Antonio, Texas for it. I remember seeing all the graduates in a long line. Chris told me that he wasn't supposed to move until I went and grabbed him. I gently touched his hand, and he turned around and, with tears in his sea blue eyes, gave me the biggest embrace he has ever given to me in his life. He whispered in my ear, "I did it, Baby Girl. I did it." and gave me a kiss on the cheek. It was so rewarding to see that he was as excited to see me as I was to see him.

At Chris's graduation from Basic Training- that was the first time I saw him in two months! What a happy day that was for both of us!

I will never forget the day Chris came home. It was the day of my birthday. At about midnight, I felt someone come onto my bed. At first, I thought it was my sister and I was just about to tell her, "Get back in your bed!" Finally. I decided to look over to see who it was, trying to open my eyes because I was still half asleep, turn over and I fall back asleep. Then, my brain finally kicked in, screaming at me, "It's Chris, you goober! Wake up, woman!" I turn over again and give him a hug. I remember telling him that I missed him and I was almost on the verge of tears. That was the best birthday present I have ever received. To sum it all up, it is hard being a military wife.

While he was in tech school, Chris sent this to me with the message, "I love you." This pretty much sums up on what being a military wife is really all about. 

I don't know what I'm going to do if Chris ever gets deployed (it is nice to know that he will be in the medical field since he's a surgical technologist. When he first told me he was going to join the Air Force, I was worried because he likes guns and hunting. I assumed he'd be out there fighting, but he will be in a hospital the entire time which make me feel so relieved!). I might blow a fuse, but I don't have to worry about that right now. I'm just so happy to be with My Christian again. I figured I'll cross that bridge when it gets here. I think it might be a little easier if we have children soon or if we still have Buddy and Bella around so it won't be so lonely.

It's so difficult to say goodbye to someone you love so much, but it is so rewarding to know that Chris is doing what he loves, what he really wants to be doing for me, for us, and for our life together.

At Chris's promotion ceremony last week. He's a Senior Airman now! I'm so proud of this studly hubby of mine!