As a reserves family, the military hasn’t changed our lives
that much. I have been accustomed to my
husband being away due to his civilian job. He has traveled many different
places, as close as Atlanta and Chicago and as far away as LA and Japan.
However, his service in the military has added new dangers
to his travels. I know anything can
happen anywhere, but knowing what could happen due to his service is
different.
I’m not real sure that being a military wife has changed me,
but I know serving the Lord has. I know
I could not live this life with my dedication to Him. People say to me, “I don’t know how you do
it.” My reply is, “I just do because of God.”
I know I have had to become more independent. Being in charge of “guy” things isn’t easy
for me. Being a decision maker isn’t easy for me. I was out of my comfort zone just having to
select and purchase a new washing machine on my own. I know some women have had to make major
decisions like purchasing a vehicle or
home, or even something more important things like medical decisions.
Whether or not we go active duty will definitely have an
impact. If we remain a reserve family,
we will remain where we are. However, if
we go active duty, we will have to decide whether or not I would continue to
work or stay at home with our children. Would they attend school or would I
home school? There are so many things
about active duty that would change me.
Are you a military wife? How has that changed you? You can comment here or join in at Wives of Faith.
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