Through the military I have learned the true definition of family. Family is so much more than the parents that conceive you, the siblings you grow up with until the age of 18, and the extended family you only see on holidays. Family is greater than the people who give birth to you and raise you. Family is defined by the group of individuals who you surround yourself with in your day to day life. For me this is not only the family I was born into but also the family I chose. I chose the military life. In the military we have an instant connection with one another. We share one of life's greatest joys and hardships. Through "hellos" and "goodbyes", distance, separation, deployment, financial struggles, relationship issues and more we are all in this together. The military brings us a sense of unity because we relate to one another in a way not many people can relate to. As much as the "civilian world" would like to understand what we go through on a day to day basis, it is merely impossible. This sense of unity and ability to relate to one another are the two main reasons the military brings us together as a family. We feel comfortable to share our experiences with one another, comfort one another when we are feeling down and alone, and put positive thoughts into another's mind just to help them get through a hard day. We encourage our "military sisters" to achieve their personal dreams while also supporting their man. This family we have created in the military helps us to never feel alone. Ladies no matter what struggles we go through, we have some of the strongest relationships on the planet. The love between a Marine, a Soldier, an Airman, a Sailor, or a Coastie and their woman is a love that can never be broken; however, the relationships we make with other military SOs to help us when our man is gone is what is truly amazing to me. Think about all the women you have met through the military. Each one of them has impacted your life in some way, I guarantee it!
The ladies I have met through the military have brought so much joy and comfort to my life. They have helped me through some of the hardest times in my relationship, but have also been there for some of the best times. Trusting someone can be hard, but for some reason I have been able to trust the ladies I have met in the military much faster than I have been able to in past friendships with individuals. The relationships I have made with these women are ones I would never give away. My "military sisters" are the only ones who truly and completely understand how I feel, why I am emotional randomly and why the love for my Marine will never dwindle down. Our relationships with our men are different, it is obvious, and that is why we all need one another. I am blessed for everyone I have met, and I hope you have met many great ladies too! If you would like to meet more, shoot me an email, and I will point you in the right direction. Remember family is one of the most important things in life, and it is something we choose. Enjoy the military family you have and make sure they know they are each important to you; I know I will let my sisters know right when I log off! Have a great night ladies!
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