Being the wife of an injured
veteran I know first hand the battle is not over just because he is no longer
on the field. I don’t feel capable to
speak for any veteran on what he or she has been through, but what I do know,
is they all leave a piece of themselves behind, and bring some of the war home
with them.
As far as my family goes we try our
very best to manage and overcome anything that is thrown our way. We are grateful for every opportunity we are
given and try and see the best in every situation. Now, I am not saying we haven’t had, or still
don’t have our tough times, but this is how we have been able to move forward
in our lives.
There is a certain type of person
that joins the military and a specific type of individual to stay by their
side. I am not trying to toot my own
horn, that’s just how it is. The
veterans, wives and children that we have met through our journey are
absolutely unique and amazing. Personally, I find inspiration in the strength
and courage I have seen displayed by both the veterans and other wives and
caregivers I have met. There are
veterans that have been motivation for my husband to keep pushing forward. Physically some of them have lost more than
he has, but their mental toughness has inspired him to allow no excuses.
Everybody has good days, and bad
alike. However, on my bad days I look to
my peer caregivers and admire them more then they know. On my good days, I strive to be the best I
can. I never know who is watching and
just that little smile, or genuine “ hope you are having a good day,” may be
just what they needed; sometimes that’s all I needed to remind me
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