One More Day
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I know I am a little late in posting about this. I know a lot of bloggers especially military wife bloggers have already posted about this. It is something that has been on my mind for awhile now, and I think this is a good a time as any to talk about it.
For those of you who do not know, a fellow military spouse and blogger has lost her husband. Her husband died in Afghanistan when the vehicle he was in flipped over. No, I did not know her, I did not even follow her blog, I found it through someone else, but I think what she writes about hits home for a lot of us.
She says:
“I am being forced to do something that no 23 year old woman should ever have to do. I am being forced to do something that no one should ever have to do, not at this early in life, especially. I am being forced to lay the love of my life, my saving grace, my entire world to rest.” To read more click here: I Will Always be a Marine Wife
This hit home for me because like her, I am 23, I am a military wife, and I have a baby on the way. What would I do if this was me? How would I feel? Would I make it? It is something we as military wives may ask ourselves, and it something we fear. And although my husband has not deployed as of yet, I know that he will sometime, and until that day comes I can only be grateful for every day I get to spend with him.
When Jon first told me he was joining the military. I cried and cried. I didn’t really know what it meant, but I knew it could be dangerous when he deployed and the possibility of losing him became a reality. Being a military wife has made me think about life and death more so than ever before, and in a way I am grateful for that because it has helped me take my husband less for granted. I know that he may not always be here, and when he is I want to treat him right, not go to bed angry, or have him leave the house thinking I am angry.
But what about those who are not military wives? The Bible says, that we are not guaranteed tomorrow. That means whether or not your husband is deployed or home, whether he is in the military or not, something could still happen to him. Something could happen to you as well. It is something we need to be aware of I think, at all times. No one is guaranteed tomorrow, which means we should not take today for granted, and use today to be the best that we can be.
I simply wished for one more day with you. One more day, one more time, one more sunset maybe I’d be satisifed, but then
again, I know what it would do, leave me wishin still for one more day with you.
One more dayFirst thing I’d do is pray for time to crawl. I’d unplug the telephone and
keep the T.V. off. I’d hold you every second, say a million I love you’s,
that’s what I’d do with one more day with you.One more day, one more time, one more sunset maybe I’d be satisified, but then
again, I know what it would do, leave me wishin still for one more day with you.
One more day, one more time, one more sunset maybe I’d be satisified, but then
again, I know what it would do, leave me wishin still for one more day, leave
me wishin still for one more day, leave me wishin still for one more day, with you.
One more day
wow, this made me cry my eyes out…this is something i struggle with constantly with my DH being in the military…when he deployed after our wedding, i was absolutely terrified for 12 months, but at the same time, God gave me an unexplained peace and helped me to know that He was in control, no matter what…i had to surrender my husband every day and give him over to God, and though it was the toughest thing i've ever had to do, it made me realize that my precious DH doesn't belong to me, but to Him…thanks for sharing Kathryn <3
I know about the blog you're talking about. I came across her blog through another blogger friend. I cried for an hour after reading her post. My heart just broke for her.
As military wives, we live with that fear every single day. We always live with the fear of "what if"
But we must rely on our faith to get us through.
Great post!
this made me cry..my heart goes out to her. I am stopping by from lady blogger and sits. I love your blog and what you have to say… way to go..
Oh, no! This makes me so very sad. My heart is just breaking for her. I can't even begin to imagine what this dear lady must be going through. I can't imagine what ANY military spouse must deal with on a day-to-day basis, especially if his/her spouse is deployed.
I am SO incredibly thankful that we have amazing people like all of you who are willing to sacrifice so much for our great country and its people. We are indeed very blessed!
I will definitely keep 'Mrs. P' in my prayers in the days to come. Thanks for sharing her story.
I hope you and baby Adam are doing well. I think of you often.
{{HUGS}}
Teresa <><
I think it would be really tough knowing they are in danger everday on their jobs. I am grateful that they are willing to do their jobs.
Thanks for stopping by.
A great reminder to treasure each day we are given with those we love.
A big thank you from our family to yours and all those who serve and to those who stand by while their loved ones do so!