I Am...a Military Girlfriend

Hey everyone! 

So I found this on Tumblr a few days ago, and I saved it on my computer thinking it'd be awesome to share eventually. It's been a week since Joe left, so I'm thinking now is as good a time as any to go ahead and share. 

Hope you like it! :)

"I am a military girlfriend. I hold no formal recognition with the powers that be I am at the bottom of the chain. I hold no Military ID card; I am not a dependent or a parent. The man I love may face unspeakable dangers and I am at the mercy of those who possess this recognition for news. I understand this and accept this.

I have promised to be here for him upon his return no matter how long he is away. They may say I am insane for making such a commitment, but I hold onto our promises and have faith that he will come home safe. I know well that my love for him fuels him in the worst of times.

There is no ring on my finger to symbolize our commitment, though I love him no less for it. I hope every day that he will be able to call because a simple 30-second phone call can bring the greatest spectrum of emotions smiling with tears in my eyes from so much joy and pain. My relationship is based on a brief communication where I love you and I’m okay speaks more than volumes and gives me the strength to keep going.

I take no moment spent together for granted. I hold onto every touch, caress, kiss, and every word. I have memorized the feel of his skin, his smell, the sound of his voice and I play it over and over in my mind so that I will not forget. I cry myself to sleep some nights because missing him hurts so badly, but wake up the next morning, brush myself off and start a new day.

The events of the next several months hold my life, my love, and my future in the balance. When you watch the news reports, you may turn away and go about your business relatively unaffected. When I watch news stories of the war, I do not see nameless soldiers half a world away. I see individuals who will be forever changed by war.  News of every casualty causes me physical pain and deep sadness.

I am a military girlfriend. Not a spouse or family member. When you say your prayers for the husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, sons and daughters…please don’t forget about me.

If you think being a soldier is tough, try loving one. If you think soldiers are strong, you should look at their girls."

~ Always Yours,

Megan

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Day 7 -- "When I See You Smile"

Day 7

Well, it's been a week since he left. On one hand that week went faster than I thought it would.

On the other hand it was the longest week of my life. Being a military SO is a difficult battle, but one that's so very worth it. :)

In other words I have the perfect song for today. I have a picture of my man as the background on my phone. Seeing a picture of him whenever I use my phone makes it easy to go about my day. Sort of. Anywho, the song I have chosen for today is an awesome song by Bad English. For those of you who are either too young to know who they are, or haven't had the musical diversity that I've grown up with, they're a ridiculously cool hair band from the 80's. Hope you enjoy the song! 

Bad English - "When I See You Smile"

~ Always Yours,

Megan

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May 9th!

May can't come any faster. I mean...Iron Man 3 comes out May 3rd, and then on May 9th....Joe's graduating from basic! At least that's what his dad told me (since he got a phone call last night). I'm really excited to go and see him. The sunshine of South Carolina in the middle of May will be nice, but I'm more excited to see his handsome face. He could be training in Alaska, and I would still be excited to see him. 

As of right now I really don't know what the traveling plans are, but I'm really excited nonetheless. I think the fact that his family and I get along (or so it seems to me at least) will make the trip a lot smoother. At first I was a little apprehensive, but now I'm not. Thank goodness! 


On that note....I can't seem to figure out what a girl wears to these BCT graduations. I'm not one that wears dresses a lot, but Joe thought it'd be nice if I did so I guess I will. Does anyone have any ideas? If you do please contact me via A] My Twitter acct. (@yourstrulymegan), B] email - meegzx3@gmail.com or C] comment on here! Thank you :o)

~ Always Yours,

Megan 

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Day 6 -- "A Thousand Years"

Day 6

One of the things I love about music is it's ability to speak when

I can't find the words myself. The song I have chosen for today not only speaks so much, but it also happens to be one of my absolute favorite songs. 

♥

Christina Perri - "A Thousand Years"

Lyrics:

Heart beats fast

Colors and promises

How to be brave?

How can I love when I'm afraid to fall

But watching you stand alone?

All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow

One step closer

[Chorus:]

I have died everyday waiting for you

Darling don't be afraid I have loved you

For a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

Time stands still

Beauty in all she is

I will be brave

I will not let anything take away

What's standing in front of me

Every breath

Every hour has come to this

One step closer

[Chorus:]

I have died everyday waiting for you

Darling don't be afraid I have loved you

For a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you

Time has brought your heart to me

I have loved you for a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

One step closer

One step closer

[Chorus:]

I have died everyday waiting for you

Darling don't be afraid I have loved you

For a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you

Time has brought your heart to me

I have loved you for a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

~ Always Yours,

Megan 

Day 5 -- "I Like It, I Love It"

Day 5

Okay, so this is going to be pretty funny (at least to my family)...

My song of the day is one that is really fun and catchy (not really mushy, I promise), and it's also probably the first song that I knew word-for-word. I was 2 years old going around the house singing it; not knowing what it meant. Oh the innocence of your toddler years....

Anyways, I really like this song. In fact I love it. 

;)

"I Like It, I Love It" -- Tim McGraw

~ Always Yours,

Megan

Day 4 -- "When You're Not Trying To"

Day 4

Alrighty, today (March 2nd; not 3rd....I really have to start doing these before midnight) the song I've chosen is one that really makes me think about Joe. He can show me how much he loves and cares for me in simple ways, and it's that that makes me know that he loves me. There is no second-guessing or questioning.
I love it. :)

 "When You're Not Trying To" -- Reba McEntire

~ Always Yours,

Megan 

Day 3 -- "Anywhere"

Hello everyone!
I'm writing "day 3" past midnight when it's actually "day 4", so you're going to have to bear with me.
The song of the day that I've chosen is 'Anywhere' by Evanescence. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. The lyrics are wonderful, and the music that goes along with it is written quite beautifully. 

♥

Evanescence - "Anywhere"

Lyrics

Dear my love, haven't you wanted to be with me
And dear my love, haven't you longed to be free
I can't keep pretending that I don't even know you
And at sweet night, you are my own
Take my hand

[CHORUS:]
We're leaving here tonight
There's no need to tell anyone
They'd only hold us down
So by the morning light
We'll be half way to anywhere
Where love is more than just your name

I have dreamt of a place for you and I
No one knows who we are there
All I want is to give my life only to you
I've dreamt so long I cannot dream anymore
Let's run away, I'll take you there

We're leaving here tonight
There's no need to tell anyone
They'd only hold us down
So by the mornings light
We'll be half way to anywhere
Where no one needs a reason

Forget this life 
Come with me
Don't look back you're safe now
Unlock your heart
Drop your guard
No one's left to stop you

Forget this life 
Come with me
Don't look back you're safe now
Unlock your heart
Drop your guard
No one's left to stop you now

[Chorus]

[Silence]

Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah

[Fades out]

~ Always Yours, 

Megan