I have been introduced into this lifestyle a little over 6 months ago. I am amazed at the families who go through deployment with children to watch over. All my respect goes out to the family member(s) at home keeping the “boat floating.” You all are so strong and I hope to be as strong one day. —Miss my Sailor
This article appears in Mar 10-16, 2011.


100% agreement, from this old army brat. Military families Rawk!
P.S. – Hope your sailor’s home soon >: )
I can’t imagine the strength it takes to keep the household together, family happy, all while having the worry of your loved ones safety. You are a trooper OP. Hope that your sailor comes home soon & safe.
A well deserved love. The women who are partnered with military men have to be strong on so many levels.
It’s no longer just women Kim. Nowadays you have increasing situations where either both parents are in the military or Dad’s a civilian, and Mom deploys.
Old gal sexist mind frame, Ivan = )
LOLZ – yeah, and who am I – Poster Boy for Political Correctness? *narf* >; )