Today a close friend of mine asked me how David and I were doing. I told her life was boring. She gave me a simple reply but it hit close to the heart. She said, "at least you two are together, that's better than last year."
2 weeks ago David's unit deployed to Iraq. Even though I knew I wouldn't be the one sleeping alone that night I cried. I cried for my friends who were going to bed alone with their cell phone on their husband's pillow. I cried for the baby girl who's father will miss her first birthday. I cried for the little boy who doesn't understand why his daddy had to leave. I may not be one of those wives but I am there with them.
In about 351 days I will be in Texas welcoming those boys home. I will cry again knowing their wives will not have to sleep alone that night.
Lord, please wipe the tears from the soldier's wife's eyes and let her sleep peacefully tonight. Amen
12 years ago
