tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937676350409853562.post3194387919402046336..comments2023-10-07T02:03:12.201-07:00Comments on Polka Dots and Ric Rac...: Army Wives..Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10265876447712229709noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937676350409853562.post-66627327935833825132011-04-03T13:45:44.414-07:002011-04-03T13:45:44.414-07:00I grew up the child of a career Army soldier, and ...I grew up the child of a career Army soldier, and he did go to war and to several other long term deployments. I totally can relate to the little girl in your class that is breaking down, and to you as the wife of an "AG". And also to the loss of your friend while in Afganistan. I currently have a son who is career military with a wife and children. It is a hard life sometimes, and many people that have never been associated with military life just don't get it. The spouse left at home with the family is as much part of the military as the active duty and without them, our military men and women could not do what they sacrifice so much to do to help America stay free. All of us need to be reminded that freedom is not free. Brooke, I have been reading your blog for a while now and have cried with you and Brandon through the loss of Briar. I now rejoice and pray for you two in the new life you are carrying and your adoption of the Briar's brother in Ethiopia. I watch Army Wives and I cried last Sunday also, it is sometimes not realistic, but is as you say getting better in that area. At least it has brought some focus on the lives our military families live. Thanks for your insight Brooke and to you and Brandon I say thank you for your service to our country!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3937676350409853562.post-22974268939605648002011-04-02T17:28:18.452-07:002011-04-02T17:28:18.452-07:00I'm a huge fan of Army Wives, but that episode...I'm a huge fan of Army Wives, but that episode was almost too much for me. My husband is in Afghanistan right now and it was just too too close to home. I appreciate though they did such a good/respectful job of showing what we all go through.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13784299924379645098noreply@blogger.com