Monday, August 11, 2008

If You're not in love with a Soldier

If you're not in love with a Soldier,
You can't know adventure.You don't know smelly gray PT uniforms that require a daily washing.You can't understand green& brown camouflaged bags that flooding your bedroom floor.

If you're not in love with a Soldier,You can't understand the meaning of the phase"going to the field" and the weeks you spend away from each other.

If you're not in love with a Soldier,You can never Imagine the hole in your heart when that phone call comes."Honey,I am leaving Tomorrow to go overseas.I don't know how long I will be gone or exactly where I am going.But I want you to know that I love you-always!

If you're not in love with a Soldier,you don't know what its like to say that final Goodgbye.You don't what it reallys means to be glued to the televison.You don't understand fear and you can't possibly understand the sleepless nights of CRYING wondering If you will ever see the love of your life alive again.

If you're not in love with a Soldier,you can't know the Immense joy,the uncontrollable smile,or the butterflies in your stomach when you see your soldier march into the family waiting area upon redeployment.You can't understand the self-control it takes to stand on the other side of the room as some higher-up gives a seemingly endless welcome home speech while all the soldiers Stand in formation.You don't know what it's like to have that second first kiss or what its like to experience puppy love all over.


If you're not in love with a Soldier,you can't truly understand how to make every moment count because you never know when that phone call may come again.

If you're not in love with a Soldier,you can never really understand how very delicate Life is!







P.S I found this!It is so true.I need this right now.Sorry it is so long!

9 comments:

Sondra said...

Very good words Erika. I can only imagine how you feel. I love you guys. I don't think the poem is too long, just very appropriate.

Unknown said...

That was great. Don't feel sorry! Glad you posted it and hope you are feeling a little better! Have your tykes give you a hug from me!! Take Care!
PS this is Traci

Deb-t said...

Great post! And what true words they probably are. You would know. It was fun hanging out with you last Friday. I hope you weren't too late for Activity Days. Oh...I wonder if our water was really from Fiji? Anyone eaten at Rumbi before and gotten their "fiji" water?

val said...

What a sweet post, I can't imagine these things being a part of your every day lives! We love you guys!!!

ranae said...

I enjoyed reading that.  Thank you!  Not only do we pray for those that are oversea's, but we are also praying for all the families left behind.  Like I have said before, we are always here if you need anything.

Unknown said...

Hi Erika, it's Annette! I love your blog and to be able to see you again! Did you know I have my own preschool too? I also run my own photography business. Check out my web sites at www.littlegemspreschool.com
www.littlegemsphoto.com and
www.digital-photography-how-to.com

I cant wait to talk to you again!

Katrina said...

That is a nice post Erika. I love you guys.

Anonymous said...

That is so true and we can all learn from it. It also helps to understand the sacrifice! Thank you! Jamie

Laura said...

That was a great poem. I don't know how you do it day in and day out. You know I'm here for you always. You'll have to tell me how your time with Rory was.