20 horrible things about being a military wife :)

I love being a millitary wife, but wanted to make a list so you civilian folks could see things from our point of view! Some funny and some not so funny....and in no specific order. I'm sure there are many more, anyone can feel free to add on!


1. Sleeping alone. Not only him not being there, but every creaking sound you think of reaching for your gun.
2. Having your phone glued to you 24/7. Even to go to the bathroom or shower. Because missing a phone call is even worse.
3. Seeing your child learn something new without him there.
4. No SEX!
5. Going to holdiay dinner/ events by yourself.
6. Seeing that disgusting couple in walmart holding hands and shopping together.
7. Standing in line at the post office for an hour...trying to carry 2-3 boxes and a kid.
8. Living out of a suitcase from visiting home or living far from home.
9. Not knowing anything that is going on with your husband.
10. There's no overtime pay....because the government would be in even more debt.
11. Trying to hang a picture, and when you're done there are 5 holes other than the one the picture is hanging from.
12. It's Friday night and you're going on a date? Oh, I didn't know the difference. I thought it was Tuesday.
13. Should I buy this while it's on sale?  Gah, I wish I could call my husband and ask if we need it!
14. I can't open this jar of jelly.
15. When he is home, he's training.  
16. I'm starving. I think I'll eat a granola bar. I don't have anyone to cook for.
17. Oh, what's that you say? You and your boyfriend broke up for the fifth time? Hmm. Please go somewhere else.
18. Watching him walk away in the rear view mirror.
19. The grass needs cut...and I don't know how to replace this weedeater string either.
20. Doing something fun and feeling guilty for having fun without him there...on top of wishing he
      was there with you.

Scripture Tuesday: Mindset

The only human ever not guilty of focusing on earthly things would be Jesus himself. It's impossible not to think of earthly things, because we live here and it's all we know! Not to mention we are human and it's our nature. We need to reach a relationship with God where he is the first thing that crosses our mind in the morning and the last thing at night. We have to find time to spend with God during the day, praying and reading his word. We wouldn't go all day without speaking to our husband, children, or friends would we? (Well, us military wives would with our husbands unfortunately, but it's not our choice) Why should it be any different with God, and why do we give him last place? I want to be that person so close and hidden with God that you can see it all over me (his joy and love for everyone)...yes, most of you are probably thinking, yeah right Christian you aren't even close! When we gave our life to Christ, we gave up ourselves completely. We are his now, so we should represent him in everything we do and think. Our relationship with God is going to be work, every relationship is. BUT, that is what makes it so amazing when you finally get past that rough patch and experience an even deeper love than you did before!