And know that we survive…and you will, too. Also, maybe 20 years of training is why I’m surviving just fine right now (minus eLearning 😂).
People have said “I don’t know how Military families do it”.
Well, now most of the world knows a taste of how it’s done.
Birthdays can’t be celebrated as you like.
Vacations have to be canceled at the last minute.
Not knowing a date you can plan anything.
Emotions all over the place.
Unknown future state of life.
Here’s a plan. No, scratch that, this is the plan. Wait, that’s changing, this is the plan, yes, this is it. Oh, things are more serious than what we thought. The plan is this and we will update you with a revised plan as we go.
All holidays cancelled.
You can’t see your family.
You miss saying goodbye to a person when they die.
You miss a funeral.
You miss a wedding.
You miss your Anniversary.
You either embrace the suck or you lose your mind and happiness.
You can’t see your kids or grandkids.
The government pretty much dictates your life.
People are in danger.
Ok, also, these things are true-
You appreciate what you have.
You make the best of situations.
Dates on a calendar are just that and you celebrate things when you can.
You realize what’s really important in life.
You celebrate 4 holidays/birthdays at once.
You no longer judge people for having Christmas lights/trees up “odd” times of the year because you realize people do what they can, when they can.
Once your life gets back to “normal” you appreciate everything more.
You realize it’s ok there was a not so epic birthday because your perspective has shifted on what’s important.
You lean on your family.
You lean on your friends.
Your normal changes and you adjust.
You’re stronger because of your struggle.
In the end, it will all be ok. Even with tragedy here and there.
You will be stronger in the end of this journey. You will not be able to see it in the storm. You’ll feel weak, defeated and not sure how you can make it. When it’s over and the storm ends, you’ll stand taller, stronger, more capable and appreciative of what you have.
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