Veteran's Day Salute to my Husband

So today is Veteran's Day and I am sitting here mad that my husband got to come home early today and then was called back in because his chief was mad and think I should write a little something about how proud I am of my husband.  First of all, I am proud of my husband for not blowing up about how silly his chief is being in making come all the way back to work today.  I know he is upset, but he did it so he doesn't have to go into tomorrow so we can have a 3 day weekend together.  I am proud of him for even signing up and serving.  I know he hates it most days, but he still does it and doesn't go AWOL.   It is crazy sometimes the stuff he does put up with.  I know that every job has its ups and downs and its own ridiculousness, but it is the United States Navy and I sometimes expect more from them and the way they treat the Sailors and their families.  I can't imagine how it feels for Brian to leave his family for weeks and soon months at a time.  When he goes out for deployment next year he is going to miss so much of the kids lives.  They both are changing daily.  I have a hard time going to the grocery or too far away from my kids for more than a few hours.  This is such a huge sacrifice he makes for our freedom.  He is so amazing.  He also has sacrifices seeing his other family: his wonderful parents, his brother, his grandfather and all his aunts, uncles, and cousins.  And he just missed his best friend, Brad's wedding.  When I think about that and look at pictures of Brad's wedding, I can't help but cry and think how much Brian wanted to be there and he doesn't even complain about the fact that he didn't get to be there.  I would be a big baby if I wasn't there for my besties getting married.  The ultimate sacrifice is that he is willing to put his life on the line for everyone in this country whether or not they know it or appreciate it.  He is so wonderful. 

Not only am I so proud of him for being a great Sailor, I am so proud to be his wife.   Now, I will say we have had our share of problems and fights and probably will our whole lives together, but I still love him and our little family we are making.  How he puts up with my craziness, I will never know.  Its a God thing I am sure.  :)  He is so good to me and I feel like I don't deserve it sometimes.  If you catch me on the wrong day I may forget all of this, but really he does such a great job loving us.  I was having such a bad day yesterday and he knew exactly what to do to make me feel better and I am so thankful for that.  I will miss that so much next year.  He takes care of all our needs and even though we have to get by with less than he would like we really have all we could need and more.  He is a great provider. 

He is a good dad too!  It is so cute to see him loving on his kids.  He is one proud Papa.  And even though Avery has already begun making him crazy, he is ready to protect her when she is really crazy- a teenager.  :)  He wants to be cleaning his guns when Avery has a date or brings a boy over to intimidate them.  lol.  And when I think he is tired of hearing about our days at home and what the kids did and is no longer listening I get all giddy inside when I hear him talking to his parents or whoever about what I told him they did and his excitement as he talks about them.  What a great dad.  I hope they know one day how much he loves them and is sacrificing for them. 

I know I don't tell him enough and sometimes complain too much,but I really do love him and all he does for us.  I am praying I can begin to show him more how much I appreciate all he does for me and his beautiful children.  Brian Bennett you are a wonder man, husband, father, son, and sailor.  I hope you know how much I love you even when I don't show you or have the words to express it.  I can't wait to see where we will go next on our adventure and grow old with you.