[Dragbag036]

My wife and I have been married for 20 years. I met my wife in Germany. We only knew each other for a few months before the Desert and both felt as though we knew each other for years. When I decided I wanted to be with Professional Soldiers, the house kind of went into a hurricane. Now I loved my wife very much, but explained to her that I would continue to take care of her and the kids whatever she decided (stay with me, or go home). She felt that I would be gone even more than than I was while in the Infantry in Germany. After some education on the part of the recruiter and the fact that I brought home a calendar for the next 6 months, having me gone 5, she said it can not be any worse and apologized for the attitude and said will stand behind me whatever it takes. If you ask her, she wouldn't change it for the world. we both agree its the best damn thing we ever did. I have told many a soldier "If you can't be 95% of who you are at work with your guys, maybe she is not the one for you" My wife knows this, hell she is shaking her head up and down as I type. I started my education of being a Professional Soldier 13 years ago, and I am still learning, while she grows with me.

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