Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Second blog post today, I know, I know. BUT I decided since it is Military Spouse Appreciation Day, I'd share with you a little bit of what it is like to be a military spouse. Now, I'm new to this gig, and these are only first impressions, but I'd like to share my thoughts, and maybe in a year or two from now I can look back on this and see how my perceptions have changed (or not).

• "You knew what you were signing up for" - Not really. And what papers did I sign?
• "I could never do that" - Yeah, me either, sis.
• "Thank you for your service" - Thank you for your support.
• As soon as they leave, everything breaks or floods.
• Don't bother planning anything. Ever.
• Hurry up and wait.
• Lean on your family.
• Acronyms are very important.
• Know your spouse's SSN.
• Finding a job is even harder now. Especially if you have advanced degrees.
• Other military members and spouses are SO helpful and kind, even if you've never actually met before.

My "HOME OF THE FREE BECAUSE MY HUSBAND IS BRAVE" Tee is sold out, but I'll link a similar one here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/749563405/home-of-the-free-because-my-husband-is?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=home+of+the+free+because+my+husband+is+brave&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&organic_search_click=1&frs=1&col=1

                                                 P.S. The dogs missed him just as much vv