“I signed up through a website where you ‘adopt’ someone who is deployed. I figured, ‘Why not help someone serving their country?’ We exchanged a few emails. Just small talk. As the days got closer to meeting him in person, I got nervous. I was hours away from meeting my potential husband. My heart just knew.”
‘I adopted a deployed soldier. I knew he’d be my husband. People thought we were nuts.’: 10 months after ‘random selection’ pairing online, couple says ‘I do’ after emotional military homecoming
‘Tex? Somebody’s looking for Tex!’ My dad immediately raced to the door. Nobody ever called him that. Except for ONE person.’ Military dad surprised with war buddy after 58 years
“His voice trembled. ‘I never thought I’d see you again!’ My dad instantly wrapped him up in a long, warm embrace. They hadn’t seen each other in decades. We kept it a secret for two weeks.”
‘Weeks before boot camp, he said, ‘What if we get married?!’ I knew the risks. The statistics were against us. But if I said no, I knew every ounce of me would regret it.’ Military spouse candidly recounts ‘navigating the chaos’ of marrying, conceiving young
“When I got pregnant, we had a fairy tale image of what our little life would look like. NO ONE tells you the effect a baby can have on your relationship with your spouse. We went from the comforts of our family homes to navigating life on our own. From regular date nights and weekend outings to sleeping in shifts. We barely spoke. Our connection and intimacy had gone numb.”
‘I think you better hurry!’ Marine’s wife in labor at his homecoming
“My contractions started about an hour after he boarded his first plane to come home.”
