Well, not me, but the writer of the milblog “A Little Pink in a World of Camo.” I absolutely love the header on the site, especially of the Marine kissing the pregnant belly. Something about that swells my heart with pride and joy. The love this Marine and his wife have for each other should inspire every married military member to become as loving and dedicated. But…
Mrs. P – the blogger – has a new post up called “I Will Always Be A Marine Wife.” I write this literally wiping tears from my eyes and experiencing the same swirl of emotions (to a lesser degree) about which she writes. I’m bawling, actually, and have sequestered myself in my room with the lights off so no one thinks I’m in here. Only the glow of the my computer screen is an indication of life in my small space of world. I’m glad to see that she IS writing, since it is such a therapeutic thing to do.
I just need to share some sad news with all of my blog friends.
Sad isn’t even the word to describe it, but honestly at this point I can’t find the words to describe it. Angry, empty, crushed, confused, shocked, alone, unglued, hateful, depressed, beaten down… none of these words can do justice to my feelings.
I am being forced to do something that no 23 year old woman should ever have to do. I am being forced to do something that no one should ever have to do, not at this early in life, especially. I am being forced to lay the love of my life, my saving grace, my entire world to rest.
Sometimes hashing it out in words helps, so I’m trying to blog about it. To wrap my mind around why God would do this to me, to him, to us. I can’t fathom how any of this has happened, it all still feels so surreal, there’s no way this is real I am having a nightmare. Unfortunately this is a nightmare I am unable to wake up from.
Please read the rest of this post and share it with your friends. Take a moment and leave words of encouragement and gratitude for her thoughts. It couldn’t have been easy writing these words and I have no doubt she could use support.
God Bless you child. No words can soften what you feel at this moment. Just wanted you to know, that many of us share your sorrow. I know this doesn’t help take away you grief but know, we suffer with you.
We appreciate from the bottom of our hearts the ultimate sacrifice your husband made for us. Freedom is never free….your husband paid for it. We will never forget. We will add you and your husband to our prayers.
No words can soften your grief. We just wanted to let you know, you are in our prayers. My three daughters and I will never forget the ultimate sacrifice your husband paid for our freedom. God Bless you, God Bless your Marine and God Bless America.
Ralph, Meredith, Gina, and Danielle Sprovier
I was a Marine as my son is now! My heart and prayers go out to you and they will be heard and you will find peace someday. I am a member of an elite group of Patriots who have welcomed and sent off many Marines and fellow soldiers. Unfortunately we have laid some to rest and this is truly the saddest part of our mission.
Your Marine has given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. He is a hero and you are a heroes wife. Stand tall and know we stand beside you. Words are cheap but my heart truly bleeds for you and your family. I will pray for you every day and I am truly saddened by your loss. Pleas except my condolences and know I cry for you!
(Sgt.) Clifford Otto USMC
Rest easy, sleep well my brothers.
Know the line has held, your job is done.
Rest easy, sleep well.
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held.
Peace, peace, and farewell…