The article explores the poignant emotional landscape of a military spouse preparing for a prolonged separation. As the author's husband prepares to leave for the Army, she grapples with conflicting feelings of pride for his commitment and sadness over their impending separation after 24 years of marriage. Despite her long-standing desire for him to fulfill this dream of service, she contemplates the loneliness that will accompany him being away, especially as their youngest child has become more independent. The husband's background and aspirations are explored as essential facets of their relationship.
I know he has longed to give back to this country, which truly became a land of opportunity for his family when his parents immigrated here.
My husband has been my 'person' for more than half my life. We met when I was fresh out of school, a 23-year-old nurse taking care of one of his patients.
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