Married to the Military

"Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh." Genesis 2:24

Previous to meeting AJ I didn't exactly have much experience or knowledge about the whole military thing. But one thing I do know is that since we were engaged he was sure to remind me that not only was I marrying him, but also the military. And it hasn't been until his deployment that I more fully understand what he meant by this statement.

It has been 3 months and 22 days since he left, and it has not been easy. But I do know that God has been teaching me things I would have never dreamed I would learn through this experience. And for that I am extremely grateful. Along with this, God has constantly reminded me that he would not have a calling or purpose for my life in which he had not already prepared and equipped me for.

Sure, I sit and complain about AJ having to be gone and how badly I wish he could just be back home with me. But this is where I forget what my role is here back home. The role here back home is just as important and necessary as his overseas, and sometimes even more difficult. He knows where I am, what I'm doing, and that I am okay. Me, on the other hand, I cannot always answer these questions about him. But through our marriage we are now "one flesh" and that means we're working at this together. We are both serving to protect this country.

Being back on the homefront isn't always the easiest job. While I may not be the one out fighting the physical battle, I am fighting the battles the arise each day here at home. And the absolute hardest thing to do is to ask for help. My role here at home is to support and encourage my soldier while he is away, and I need to do such joyfully. But if I hold it all in to myself and never ask for help, how can I possibly accomplish this role?

I am so thankful for the husband I have been blessed with. I know I would not be able to make it through this experience without him. I ask that you continue to pray for his safety and health. I also ask that you would pray that I can remain strong and rooted in Christ to be the encouragement and support that he needs to get through this.