Ten years ago, the unthinkable took place. The United States of America came under attack. I was pregnant with Makhail at the time due in two months. Chris called me from work and had me turn on the T.V. I was in shock. I couldn't cry all I could do was sit there with my mouth open. Later that day he informed me of what I already knew deep down was that he might have to go to war. I was even in more shock. But I always knew that this would be a possibility.
We went on family trips and sight seeing adventures. The war was pushed further back into the recesses of my mind. Until.........
However this time it is different. It is exactly ten years since the attack. The girls are much older and understand where there Dad is and what he is doing. I am older and realize more what is going on over there.
Know today is the day that everything I feel I need to write down. I miss him. I love him. I am very proud of him. Chris is a great man. He is doing a job that not many are willing to do. He loves his country and he loves his family. This is why he has gone again. I am very thankful for him and his willingness to serve this great Country. Not that I like it but I will support him as many times as he is called up to serve.
So Chris was called up to head off to war from 2003-2004. I was grateful that we had a few years to prepare. But to be honest I thought that maybe just maybe he would not have to go.
However it was a great learning time for me. That I could do it. I became a much stronger person. I trusted myself more and learned to trust others.
However it was a great learning time for me. That I could do it. I became a much stronger person. I trusted myself more and learned to trust others. He came home and after a little while life went back to normal. We did
regular things. Went to work. Had Family Home Evening. The girls grew up. We had birthday parties and dinners out. We enjoyed movies and golfing.
regular things. Went to work. Had Family Home Evening. The girls grew up. We had birthday parties and dinners out. We enjoyed movies and golfing.
We went on family trips and sight seeing adventures. The war was pushed further back into the recesses of my mind. Until.........
One day I got a call from Chris and he let me know that the time had come for him to go again. This time I was shocked, but I could cry. We had enough time to prepare ourselves and the girls. Also other family members had time too.
However this time it is different. It is exactly ten years since the attack. The girls are much older and understand where there Dad is and what he is doing. I am older and realize more what is going on over there.
Know today is the day that everything I feel I need to write down. I miss him. I love him. I am very proud of him. Chris is a great man. He is doing a job that not many are willing to do. He loves his country and he loves his family. This is why he has gone again. I am very thankful for him and his willingness to serve this great Country. Not that I like it but I will support him as many times as he is called up to serve.
MAY WE NEVER FORGET! UNITED WE STAND!
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