As some of you may know, our time with the military is coming to an end. It is not the ending we imagined or hoped for, but does anything ever really happen the way we imagine? Travis and I have built our whole lives around the Army and we are sad to be leaving, yet proud to have been a part of it. God has His own plans for our lives and they include finally being with our family and friends after so many years of separation. It is time for TJ to be with his grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles. It is time for me to finally learn to sew like my gramma and my husband to learn car mechanics from my dad. We will never forget the friends, who are more like family, that we have made while in the military. There is something about a military community that outsiders just don't understand. There is an instant bond between spouses and children of soldiers, connections that can last a lifetime. My son has many surrogate aunts that will forever be a part of his life and hold a piece of his heart. My husband has friends he will be able to reminisce with for years to come. I have sisters who I know I will able to call after years of no communication, and we will be able to pick up right where we left off. This will not be an easy transition for our family, but I am thankful that God is there to soothe any bumps and bruises along the way.
To my Army family, thank you for being there for me through everything. Sometimes we fought and didn't see eye to eye, but in the end I knew that we would be friends for a long time. To my Army sisters who have made a lifelong imprint on my heart, and you know who you are, I fully expect to be kept in the loop! Thank you to the seasoned spouses who helped me learn to adapt to Army life. I never would have made it through my first month long separation from my husband if it weren't for you. Thank you to the installations we had the privilege to call home; and to the installation where I gave birth to my son. How many other kids can say, "I was born in a military hospital in Germany?" Thank you to the soldiers for your never ending sacrifice, especially the wounded warriors. Not many know your pains, but I do. I have seen them first hand. Your sacrifices are not in vain. Most importantly, thank you to MY soldier. SGT Moser, you are the most selfless person I know. You endured loss, mental and physical anguish, betrayal, dishonor, and disrespect...yet you pressed toward the mark. You are such an inspiration to me, I have no words. I look at you and stand in awe of all you have accomplished in your life. I don't regret a single moment with you; you are one of the best things that has happened to me. I love that you love God. You keep me smiling even when I don't want to. You lift me up when all I want to do is crawl under a rock. You have taken this transition so well and you do it with pride and honor. I know you are losing a lot more than I am, yet you never waiver nor falter. You remain as steadfast as any Roman statue. I love you Travis, with every fiber of my being. TJ is so in love with you; you are his soldier daddy. Our little boy looks up to you in a way that makes other fathers envy you. Not only are you America's Hero, but you are our own personal hero. Thank you for your selfless service and sacrifice.
This has been one great ride, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of it. It is time for this mama bear and her family to go wherever the good Lord decides!
Army Wife for Life.
Sally
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