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Are we a little greedy or what?
Feb 15, 2007 | 7:56 AM
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Well I couldn't help but notice all the darn women and men too, on here complaining because they didn't get this or that on Valentine's Day! Give me a break, you all sound like a bunch of babies who didn't get thier easy bake oven on Christmas morning! Now I am sure if you are with the 'right' person in your eyes, then you wouldn't have to complain about getting nothing, and it would already be there.

So since everyone is complaining about not getting jewelry, roses, dinner, or whatever they wanted............................

I am gonna complain about how I didn't get it either. It wasn't because my husband just had a meeting, he had a meeting with the Commander. It wasn't because we didn't have the money, because our love is already priceless. It wasn't because he didn't feel like going out after a hard night of work, because hes been out on mission for the last 15 days with no hot shower or meal.

It was because my husband is in Iraq fighting for our freedoms here, along with every other military spouse who is over there too! Lets remember to be thankful for what is here with us at home, no matter how crabby we are, or how tired we are at the end of the day.

Do me and all the other military spouses out there a favor....................

Before you go to bed, kiss and hug your husband or wife - and let them know how much you love them every night. Imagine how bad life could really be................?!?!

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grandpajohn read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 8:15 AM

Amen you tell them.
andyandeye read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 8:22 AM

(clap, clap, clap) BRAVO! BRAVO!!!



Hugs girl. You deserve it. From one military spouse to another. It takes a DAMN GOOD woman to be a military spouse!
Littlebugjuice read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 8:24 AM

I here you but your husband DID choose to be in the military so that's not my fault and I have a right to complain just as much as you do..just because my husband isn't a soldier doesn't mean I don't have a right to be mad about him forgetting about me..
Soldiers-Wife read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 8:29 AM

Waa Waa Waa.............well my husband DID CHOOSE to be a soldier, also like you CHOOSE to be a stay at home mother, or whatever your husband CHOOSES TO DO! But if it wasn't for my husband CHOOSING to be a soldier along with other men and woman, we wouldn't be able to CHOOSE at all. Remember freedom isn't free.........there has never been freedom without the shedding of blood.
Littlebugjuice read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 8:33 AM

oh okay I get it..so you're better..all right..well I totally support your husband and all other soldiers...but I don't support rude wives...I have tried to be nice..but you are being really rude..so at any rate..I hope your hubby is able to call you soon and wish you a belated Happy HEarts Day...I am sure you will be looking forward to that..
Soldiers-Wife read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 8:40 AM

sometimes the truth hurts.............
andyandeye read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 8:46 AM

Sometimes as a wife, It's hard. I went through this as well after I was first married. My husband left for Korea 5 months after we were married.

My friends would call me from St Louis, and I'd listen to them complain and moan about things their boyfriend/husbands did. It would drive me into a rage of jealousy. I'd think, well, at least YOUR husband is home for you....

People who have never experienced this just do not understand. And never will.

As the years have gone by however, I've noticed that I don't feel that way anymore. We've been together 16 years. And when he leaves, I just hope he comes home safe, and don't worry about phone calls and cards so much.

Good luck to you.
Opinion_Guy read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 9:00 AM

So sad that people do feel left out on a special day like Valentines. Sadder yet our Men and Women in uniform can not express feelings to a loved one from a combat situation on time. As a Vet I know the feelings of missing loved ones when hunkered down in a foxhole being shot at. I thought about would I ever get home to hug or feel a hug again from someone I loved or that loved me. We stuffed the feelings and fought on trying hard not to think about things like that as distraction worked against us protecting each other while protecting the rights of so many at home we would never even meet or know. Most were gratefull, some not when I returned and did get the hugs that so many died and would never feel again. We are free to express ourselves here thanks to them and all who serve then and now. I am single yet have the worlds best friend. I expressed my feelings of appreciation and admirations to her for Valentines yet without expectations for myself of anything in return, although I did recieve her love back. Felt good to do that and made the perfect valentines day come true for us as friends, Best Friends in fact. I would hate to receive a knock on the door on Valentines with a telegraph saying "we are sorry to inform you" God I feel sad for the wives who endured that. I cry just thinking of that. God Bless our troops. All of them past and present, with us or with God, God bless them all, and the wives and husbands too. God bless and comfort the ones feeling left out as well. With much love and care for all.

O_G
kcpirana read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 9:08 AM

Soldiers-Wife: before you jump down my throat, we have more than one family member in the military, OK?

However, you have to understand, no one was saying their husbands were evil or nasty or anything else. It was simply good-natured (almost mock) complaining among friends - like if you were sitting around the kitchen table with your girlfriends. While you want to be certain that these women understand where you're coming from, you need to understand that their life experience isn't yours, which doesn't make it any better or worse, just different.

While I respect and honor your husband's sacrifice, I disagree with tirade against non-military wives. You'd be surprised at some of these situations you'd find at the other end of the computer, and you might find out that yours ISN'T the most dire. Sometimes, a rant among friends draws out some laughs, some support, and some comeradie. The same is necessary for family members left behind by our service men and women. But, being a military wife doesn't give anyone the right to be unkind to someone else simply because their life experience is different than yours. You aren't better than lilbug or any other wife because your husband is in the military. There's more to making a "better" person than that.
jeanette read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 9:26 AM

Well I didn't take it as complaining at all.I thought it was all in good fun.My husband was in Viet nam not by choice.He was drafted..So I know who you feel soldiers wife about husband being in the military and in harms way.. BUT We all have our own ways of expressing
ourselves.
Those who you THOUGHT were complaining I am sure they are happy there husbands are out of harms ways.But I am sorry it takes a DAMN GOOD woman to even be married to make it last..Rather they are military or not.My opinion you are complaining about your husband being away.His choice and god bless him for protecting our freedom.I salute all military.You have a wonderful day.
momof5 read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 9:27 AM

well said kcpirana- im a mother of 5, 3 of my own & 2 nieces, & to be all honest, sometimes id rather be a soldier. ive had 4 kids sick with temps of 104+ at one time. being a stay at home mom is a hard job but just because im having a bad day doesnt give me the right to come here & rip everyone else for it! we all have important jobs, no one better than the next. my husbands earnings are in the 6 figures so good for him that he chose to sit on his a_s_s & make that much money as well as your husband to go out & fight for our country.
kathymc read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 9:40 AM

I didn't look at ANY of the blogs (bloggers) as being as downright nasty as your blog is. People weren't putting down their husbands, boyfriends, etc. They were simply stating a point that they were disappointed and it was all done in the spirit of fun and sharing. I whole-heartedly respect any and all military personnel. My father was a Marine in WWII, my brother was in the Army in Viet Nam. I'm glad your love with your husband is priceless, but bashing people for their comments on Valentine's Day is not the way to go.
14dabucs read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 9:42 AM

Sheesh.
NIGHTPRWLR read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 9:49 AM

Hey kathy wazzup poor michael is in jail did he get a V.D. gift?
Soldiers wife my grandpa was killed in WWII and my mom went through life and she handles it. I'm glad you're making the sacrifce but as you can see some people aren't in their "write" frame of mind, starting with me.
Seriously I think people forget the sacrifices made by a few for so many! God bless the troops and their families!
mechany144 read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 9:51 AM

I know my wife put up with a lot. My squadron woukd be deployed 6 to 9 months each year. Sometimes I think it was easier on me than her. She took care of all the home stuff, plus worried about me. I do not believe I can tell her I Love you enough. My heart goes out to you and you're husband. Tell him for me that my thoughts and prayers are with him and you.
I hope he comes home safe and soon. War sucks, but is sometimes needed.
wackymom read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 10:22 AM

I'm glad I'm busy today!
shannon30 read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 10:28 AM

kathymc, I agree. Just disappointment!

Military, or any one in uniform, CHOSE to do what they do, and WE respect that. They do not have all the time, access and power to get us everything we wish we would get.
But, our men, that are here, and CAN, SHOULD take the time out of their day to show the other how much they mean to them. Men or Women.
kathymc read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 10:48 AM

Sorry if I came across too strong earlier this morning. I guess the blog just hit me the wrong way. I was just trying to get the point across that everybody was talking about and sharing whether or not they got something from their husbands or boyfriends. I don't think any one was saying that they DIDN'T LOVE their husbands or boyfriends or whatever. I'm sorry that your husband didn't at least send you a V-D card. Again, I support our troops 1,000%!
kcpirana read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 11:03 AM

(I'm actually glad I didn't get a VD card, because I hate shots...)
Soldiers-Wife read my blog view my photos
Feb 15, 2007 | 11:18 AM

I never created this blog to BASH the other bloggers about thier complaining, believe it or not but this is an ongoing thing - not only on Valentine's Day. I never pointed out anyone or any certain blogger, just the 'general' fact of appreciating what you have when its there. Sorry if any one of you took this offensively - I never meant it to be that way, its just really frustrating to hear about people not being happy by not getting material things.
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I am 23 years old, and a PROUD ARMY WIFE!!! My husband just returned home from IRAQ, with the 1st Calvary division - but sustained injuries from and IED (roadside bomb). I have two daughters, and one step son. I grew up in Florissant, then later moved to the Troy / Lake St. Louis area. I love to play tennis, scrabble, yahtzee, swim, and play basketball with my husband. I love to shop and sell things on eBay :)

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