Today Is "Military Spouse Day"

Blog-Bud Cynthia has two really great posts in celebration of same. Go have a look... first and second.

I know it's the times... we have to be politically correct and say "spouses" so as not to leave out the civilian husbands of our female military members. I suppose I'm OK with that, but it still sorta sticks in my craw. It's not that those guys don't make sacrifices... they most certainly DO. But there will forever be a soft spot in MY heart for military WIVES... and that begins with my mother who kept the home fires tended and burning while Dad was away and made a home for my sister and I in some of the (seemingly) most God-forsaken places on earth.

And credit to both the First and Second Mrs. Penningtons, too. They picked up and followed me around the world, making sacrifices of their own while ensuring I had more than enough support necessary to fulfill my commitments. Thank you, Ladies. I mean that.

Lastly... I most certainly don't want to overlook my daughters-in-law... Erma and Alisa. Both of these ladies have served "above and beyond"... and I exaggerate NOT a whit. I'm sure SN1 and SN2 agree. Thank you, too, Ladies. I admire you both.