Navy Wife...Toughest Job in the Navy...NOT!

I'm NOT one of those Military Wives who seem to sincerely believe "Military Wife...the toughest Job in the Navy". There's an abundance of Icons, T-shirts and yes, I've seen some poor fools have actually had this trite and illogical statement tattooed onto their bodies (lest they forget how important they are, I guess).

I personally do not need to believe that I am essential to the operation of our nations defense. I do not need to believe that my "job" is tougher than my husands to feel Important. Being a good wife to my husband and a good mother to our children is more than enough for me.

First of all, I do not have to worry about anyone shooting me while I go to the cleaners. I do not have to worry about being blown to bits just to do the marketing. I do not have to carry water and a weapon on me at all times. If I get hot while watching the kids or doing my job, I can wear shorts and a T-shirt. I'm spared days on end boiling hot and sweating in the bowels of a ship the size of a dumpster in the Persian Gulf. I've never been locked into the small space of said ship because there was an electrical fire. They lock the ENs in so they can work on the problem but if there's an explosion the whole ship does't go down. That is flippin' scary! These things (and worse!) happen, but not to me. I am a Navy Wife. My realm of experience is really nothing compared to the situations faced by our Military Men and Women.

Being a Navy Wife is no picnic. I have an experience that is much different than that of a civilian. I have to show my ID to get to my house. The government cares about my lawns maintenance. My husband is gone for 6 months out of a year. Getting a speeding ticket on base would get Dan in trouble. I live far away from my family. I get lonely. Because some military wives are unfaithful and bitchy, we all get that reputation. Blah blah blah...it's really not so bad. It takes a special kind of crazy to do what I do!

I'm a Navy Wife by choice. I chose this life when I chose my husband. Dan loves his job and I'm proud of what he does. Sure, I do it all and I'm lonely while he's gone but whining about the trivialities of military life doesn't help. I'm proud to be who and what I am. I serve our country by standing beside a United States Navy Seabee as his wife. I give him credit where it's due. That's why I say...

"Navy Wife...Toughest Job in the Navy...NOT!"