Military Girlfriends

This is something that someone wrote and posted on the Air Force Girlfriend website that I frequented while Peter was at BMT. I go back to it every so often now to see what girls have posted about their men in Tech School. I found what this girl had posted and was able to relate to almost every line (with the exception of the part about having no ring). What she posted is so true. 

Here is the link to the amazing website with the amazing women with whom I was able to relate to during Peter's stint at BMT and even now while he is in Tech School:

http://www.experienceproject.com/groups/Am-A-United-States-Air-Force-Girlfriend/137803

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I am a military girlfriend
with no recognition from the powers that be
no military ID card
I am not a DEPENDENT
or a parent
The man I love faces unspeakable danger
I understand and accept it
I’ve promised to be here upon return no matter the distance or time
Some say I'm insane for promising with no guarantees
I hold onto faith
I know my love fuels him in the worst of time
there is no ring on my finger symbolizing our commitment
but our love is just as valid
A 30 second phone call brings a spectrum of emotions
our love is based on communication
where "I love you and I'm fine "
can get u through the week
I take no moment for granted and hold on to every touch and word
I've memorized the touch of his skin his smell and the sound of his voice
I cry myself to sleep because missing him hurts so much
but I wake up brush myself off and start a new day
when you see on the news stories of war and you turn away unaffected
I see individuals lives that will be changed forever
I'm a military girlfriend
not a family or spouse
when you say your prayers about wives children and moms and dads

please don’t forget about me