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libragirl71 
6:51pm, September 28, 2009
I Am a Military Girlfriend.....
I am a military girlfriend.I hold no formal recognition with the powers that be.I am at the bottom of the chain. I hold no Military ID card; I am not a "dependent" or parent.The man i love may face unspeakable dangers, and I am at the mercy of those who possess this recognition for news.I understand this and accept this.
I am a military girlfriend.I have promised to be here for him upon his return, no matter how long he is away. People may say I am insane for making such a commitment with no quarentees, but i hold onto our promises and have faith that he will come home safe to me. I know full well that my love for him fuels him in the worst of times.
I am a military girlfriend.There is no ring on my finger to symbolize our commitment, though I love him no less forit. I hope every day that he will be able to call because a simple 30-second phone call can bring the greatest spectrum of emotions...smiling with tears in my eyes from so much joy and pain. My relationship is based on brief communication where "I love you and I'm okay" speaks more than volumes and gives me the strength to keep going.
I am a military girlfriend. I take no moment spent together for granted.I hold onto every touch, caress, kiss, and every word.I have memroized the feel of his skin, his smell, the sound of his voice,and I play it over and over in my head so that I will not forget. I cry myself to sleep some nights because missing him hurts so badle, but wake up the next morning, brush myself off, and start a new day.
I am a military girlfriend.The events of the next serveral months hold my life, my love, and my future in the balance.When you watch the news reports, you may turn away and go about your business relatively unaffected.When I watch the news,stories of the war, I do not see nameless soldiers a half a world away.I see individuals who will be forever changed by the wat.News of every casualty causes me physical pain and deep sadness
I am a military girlfriend,not a spouse or family member.When you say your prayers for the wives,mothers,and fathers, please dont forget about me too.
I am a military girlfriend.I hold no formal recognition with the powers that be.I am at the bottom of the chain. I hold no Military ID card; I am not a "dependent" or parent.The man i love may face unspeakable dangers, and I am at the mercy of those who possess this recognition for news.I understand this and accept this.
I am a military girlfriend.I have promised to be here for him upon his return, no matter how long he is away. People may say I am insane for making such a commitment with no quarentees, but i hold onto our promises and have faith that he will come home safe to me. I know full well that my love for him fuels him in the worst of times.
I am a military girlfriend.There is no ring on my finger to symbolize our commitment, though I love him no less forit. I hope every day that he will be able to call because a simple 30-second phone call can bring the greatest spectrum of emotions...smiling with tears in my eyes from so much joy and pain. My relationship is based on brief communication where "I love you and I'm okay" speaks more than volumes and gives me the strength to keep going.
I am a military girlfriend. I take no moment spent together for granted.I hold onto every touch, caress, kiss, and every word.I have memroized the feel of his skin, his smell, the sound of his voice,and I play it over and over in my head so that I will not forget. I cry myself to sleep some nights because missing him hurts so badle, but wake up the next morning, brush myself off, and start a new day.
I am a military girlfriend.The events of the next serveral months hold my life, my love, and my future in the balance.When you watch the news reports, you may turn away and go about your business relatively unaffected.When I watch the news,stories of the war, I do not see nameless soldiers a half a world away.I see individuals who will be forever changed by the wat.News of every casualty causes me physical pain and deep sadness
I am a military girlfriend,not a spouse or family member.When you say your prayers for the wives,mothers,and fathers, please dont forget about me too.
I did not write this, I found it online but loved it and wanted to share.
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It's basically the g/f version of I Stand Amongst the silent Ranks... great.
intheblues
I am a Navy veteran I served 1974 to 1979 for my God My Country and for YOU! Five years of my life I gave willing for you. I thank God you stood by and supported me while I was away. I wish I only had someone like you in my life. I would have made a world of difference while I was away. My wife wrote a dear John while I was away. I spent over 3 years homeless whether near or afar. Today's are spent alone there are times I wish I never came home. Hold on to what is near and dear to your heart you never know what might cause you to part. Please support those that are away. It is very possible you may save his life someday. A love long lost
HiLowDave
Hello
Until I few years ago I was in your shoes...now I am a military wife. But it all starts here. To some it may not mean alot to just be a girlfriend, but to your soldier (or in my case my Sailor) it meant the world to have me at home. Girlfriend or wife I'd still keep my watch on the homefront for him. Take care and God bless you
ChelseyAnn
That was beautiful. We will not forget you! My hopes are that he will return safely and as soon as possible to your waiting arms. Hang in there and God Bless You. Big Hug!
SFWriter
Anyone connected to a military person understands. My daughter is a military wife since she was just 17. Her anxiety and loneliness is no different than yours simply because she is married. I am anxious also, as he is a wonderful young man. He is overseas right now doing his job and will be home in the late fall. I pray your young man will be home soon, safe and sound.
loreleii29
My son is in afghanistan, I know how you wives fell.Mothers have a deeper root,I carried him for mine months, woke up with him every morning when he was a boy, watched him grow until he finialy went his own way. so I dont want to hear any crybabie wives out there. stay strong
happygilmore
You have no idea. You are not only at the bottom of the chain...Dirt is 3 notches above you. There's an old (like me) saying that if the military wanted you to have a dependent, they'd issue you one. My prayers are with you and ALL the girlfriends, wives, mothers, fathers, sons and daughters, of our troops.
2 years was too long for my wife to wait, but I pray you'll do better, & in the shorter time. Hang in there, ma'am. You can't speed up the clock, but you can't slow it down either. The joyious day will finally arrive & happiness will be yours.
PS. Marry him on R&R, as cold as it sounds, it's just a smart business decision.
theGuardian