Thursday, April 28, 2011

Words cannot descibe how proud I am

For 21 years the most amazing man I know has served for our country.

In 1989 he entered the United States Marine Corps

In 1997 he was honorably discharged and enlisted in the US Army

In 2005 he was a Military Science Instructor for Boise State University where we met :)

I only got to share the last 6 years of his military career with him. In those 6 years we faced many times apart for training and one deployement.  I wouldn't change that time for anything in the world. Even if we couldn't spend every day together or even talk to each other each day, or eat dinner together every night, or fall asleep in the same bed or even in the same time zone. Those 6 years were some of the toughest but also the best years were I met some amazing people and developed a new respect for military life and know how strong you military wives are out there.

I still remember the day he deployed. I was stuck to his side from the minute we woke up to the minute he had to leave. I am always a cryer. But that day I held back all the tears. I knew I had to be strong for him, for us. And I tried to do this during the deployment too. He already had enough stresses out there. He had to be the strong one out there for his Soldiers, I could be the strong one at home for us.

This is one of the photos from his deployment last year.


I think we are still getting used to the idea of taking our time in life and not rushing to get in vacations or finish to do lists for fear that he may deploy or have to leave for trainings and schools.

Words cannot say how proud I am of him and his accomplishments. I am happy to be able to share that with him. This past weekend when we had his retirement ceremony was definatley more emotional than I had thought. We all shared some tears before and during the ceremony.


Getting ready to head out. I heart him


Gene and our best friend Darren who presided over the ceremony for us


His brother gave a very emotional speech and toast


Presenting him his award from the President of the United States


Presenting him with his flag


I just presented him with his award


His awards and flag


Men in uniform... do I really need to say any more?


I love my 1SG

I know it's difficult to hang up the uniform after 21 plus years, but I'm happy I get to be there every day with you. I'm excited to start this new chapter together.





4 comments:

  1. aw this is adorable! you're so pretty! & you guys are so cute together!

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  2. how moving, and what a huge milestone in your lives! and thank him, from one little person, for serving with such dedication.

    Go download the new Britney! The first like 5 songs hit you over the head with AWESOME. so good

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  3. Hey, I am a new follower. I'm also a military spouse :)

    Enjoy what life brings your way outta the service. You must be soo proud of your man :)

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  4. Thank him for his service! He does NOT look old enough to have 21 years in.

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