5 Reasons to be Thankful for Milspouses
It may come as a surprise to some, but there’s a lot to be thankful for in military life. At the top of the list, though, is our fellow milspouses.
Here are five reasons we’re thankful for our fellow milspouses:
1. Having a friend in every state.
There is nothing better than being able to go to any state and have a friend. Our friends may only be in our geographic location for a short time, but they are always just a trip away. Your holiday card list tends to have every state in the union. There is also something absolutely wonderful about the military community that allows our families to be apart from our friends for long periods of time but still be able to reconnect like we saw them yesterday.
2. There are three degrees of separation for milspouses.
I know there are six degrees of separation for Kevin Bacon, but the milspouse community has it down to three. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve been talking about a wonderful milspouse friend and everyone in the room knows them, too! It makes networking during a PCS so much easier. There are many wonderful organizations and groups that are filled with military spouses willing to volunteer, aid, and create a family away from home.
3. You always have battle buddies.
There are inevitably tough times to face as a military spouse, but you can always count on a battle buddy to be there for you. During deployments they are there as a supportive ear and even a good cry, if need be. During the good times, your battle buddies are there to celebrate with you and cherish every homecoming and milestone.
4. Who doesn’t love a good military ball?
Most of us love a good military ball with our service member, but it’s also a great time for spouses to have a fabulous night and look stunning. There is nothing better than getting all dressed up and enjoying the night with some of your favorite people. A ball is also a great time to possibly meet some milspouses if you aren’t able to attend day events. We are all in this together, and believe me, it’s better out there with a battle buddy.
6. No one is more supportive and kind than milspouses.
There are wonderful people in this world, but I happen to think the majority of them belong to military families in one way or another. I have personally met some of the nicest, supportive, kind, and generous people during my time as a milspouse. I will admit that it may not always be roses and sunshine, but without a doubt, the good far outweighs the bad. There are resilient and strong men and women out there, and they are called military spouses.
Why are you thankful for milspouses? Share with us in the comments below!
