Just a few things I wanted to post.....

Deployment Prayer

Dear Lord:
Give me the strength to say goodbye. Hold back the tear in my eye.
Cure my insomnia so that I may sleep alone. Give me a reason to awake when I’ve none.


Dear Lord:
Please help me pace myself. Allow me to turn to you for help,
And please let me be strong for him, Even if I’ve reached the brim.

Dear Lord:
Please make time go fast. I don’t know how long I can last.
This is the hardest time of my life, But this is my job: the soldier’s wife.


Dear Lord:


Let them all stay strong. Give them the will to go on,
And Lord, Please bring back all our men. In the name of our country. Amen.
~By Leanne Thomas~

A Military Wife in the Army of One
You aren’t issued with the uniform, boots and weapon,

But you are one lady no one should step on.

It usually goes “With this ring, I thee wed,”

But add in “Even if it means me in an empty bed.”

“and the weeks in the field with many late nights,”

“which will at some point lead to fights.”

Yes, a military wife is courageous and strong,

Even when the days seem so long.

When you feel like you’re at your wits end,

You “Suck it up” and start to mend.

You learn the Army language,

All those acronyms, “How can I manage.”

PX, AAFES, LES, MOS - the list goes on and on,

All those letters would make an ordinary woman yawn.

But those letters are part of your life,

The life of a proud military wife.

You move too much and decorate too little,

Because you always seem to leave in the middle.

Don’t get too settled and make lots of friends

Because home is wherever the Army sends.

And then one day the orders come down,

Your husband soon will be leaving town.

“Up to 365 days or until mission complete”

You know your heart just skipped a beat.

You stare at the orders in front of you,

This was a possibility you always knew.

Now life takes on new meaning

And the tears start streaming.

You hug each other tight and kiss farewell,

How you feel, words could never tell.

You go back to an empty home,

And try not to sit by the phone.

You wait, wonder and worry,

And hope this year goes by in a hurry.

Things are different now.

You’ll do things you once did not know how.

Yellow ribbons are a new accessory,

You make your outfit match- it is a necessity

You cry when the National Anthem is played,

And you get your child that much needed band-aid.

You have your daily chores, as always,

Except now you’re the only one to sweep the hallways.

You’re “IT”- the only one

But you do it and try to have fun.

You say your prayers and wish on a star in the sky,

When he’s back in your arms, you’ll forget the year that went by.

And you’ll think how strong you had become,
When you were truly the army of “one.”
~Letisha E Wheeler October 16, 2005~
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The Soldier's Spouse Creed



I am in love with a United States Soldier. I will support him in his defense of the Constitution of the United States of America. And I will understand that he must obey the orders of those appointed over him. I represent the true backbone and fighting spirit of the Army. And for those who have served before me I salute you with all the strength and loyalty my heart can muster. I proudly stand by the one I love with Honor, Courage and Commitment. I am committed to support my soldier and the United States Army.
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The Silent Ranks



I wear no uniforms, no blues or greens.
But, I am in the military, in the ranks rarely seen.
I have no rank upon my shoulders. Salutes I do not give.
But in the military world is where I live and am rarely seen.
I am not in the chain of command, orders I do not give or get.
But my husband is the one who does, this I can not forget.
I am not the one who fires a weapon, Who puts his life on the line.
But my job is just as tough, I’m the one who is always left behind.
My husband is a patriot, a brave and pride filled man.
And the call to serve his country not all can understand.
Behind the lines, I see things needed to keep this country free.
My husband makes the sacrifice, but so do my kids and me.
I love the man I married. The military is his life.
So I pledge to support my hero and stand among the silent ranks known as
THE MILITARY WIFE.

*I'll post a real blog tonight....hopefully!  LOL  I have quite a bit to say, but not much time to sit here & say it.  I hope everyone has a BLESSED day.  As you can tell, the guys, all the spouses & prayer is weighing HEAVY on my mind today.  I love you all & hope time is flying by fast for all you wives.  ((HUGS))

☮One Love!!☮

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