If you are a Military Spouse you know what I am talking about...

The anticipation of military orders takes a toll on the Military Family. All of the emotions that go along with when do we finally sit down and have the talk with the children, when do we tell all of the many friends we have made, and how about all of the decisions we have to make for the new duty station. Will we be closer to family or friends? Where will we live? Is it safe? Are there good schools? Can we afford it? Do we want to rent or buy? Do we do a DITY Move and pay ourselves or coordinate with the contracted moving company? 

My husband has been in the Army since 2006 and we have moved thirteen times. I moved our children back home each time he deployed! There are times that I feel now this caused more harm than good. Of course at the time, I could not rely on friends that I made at each respective duty station more than I could my own family or that of my husband's, but maybe I just wanted my children to know their family (or did I)?

Jason and I have been through hell and back, been married 14 years. Still learning and talking through all of our issues, but please do not ever let this military lifestyle get the best of you. I always try to remember that he had a higher calling. I have known him since we were 14 years old. My best friend. My wing man. My numbers guy. I 100% completely support him and I would not change a thing about us or our family. We are strong and we should fight for one another, not against each other. After all, we are on the same team. When push comes to shove I signed up for this life as much as he did and we love this country more than anything. There will always be good and bad for every new duty station you are PCS'd to. Point is to make the best of each spot as best as you are able. 

Life will never be perfect and this world is a hot mess, but never lose respect and never stop dating your spouse. Children are watching you and taking notes. Please do not mess them up, because they need you so much. I have been there, I am going through this with y'all. I know how overwhelmed you all are because of the PCS timeline and I promise, it always comes together somehow. Just ride this roller coaster because it will settle and this too shall pass... Thank you for your family's service and hang in there. All of you are serving alongside your Service Member. We may not have any rank or pay to show for, but I wouldn't have it any other way. My husband knows my love and support are here for him through it all the ups and the downs. We are in this together! Make the best of all of it.