TODAY my hubby shipped out (so he was in FULL gear). As we all walked through the airport Not one person said anything to us (It could have been because we were CRYING). I love it when someone thanks my hubby for his service and it means sooo much to my kids to hear it because it makes our sacrifice a little easier knowing that the people he is going to serve/protect (Americans) appreciate what we all go through. I had an older man come up to my kids a few weeks back and say "Thank you for YOUR service to our Country. I know its not easy lending us your Daddy!" I will NEVER forget that. My kids are 10 & 11 yrs old and I KNOW they were THRILLED to hear it.
As a military family we hear a TON of negative about the military, so anytime someone takes a moment to say Thank You it is VERY much appreciated.
PS please pray for my hubby. Thanks, Lisa