In the wake of this weeks tragic helicopter crash, the men and women of the Coast Guard are ready. They are ready to bring their missing brothers home. They are ready to fly day and night. They are ready to comfort each other in the midst of tragedy. They are ready to do what they do best... they are ready to work together as a family.
I am not your typical military wife, I do not base my worth or identity on my husband's career. His rank is not my rank. His time in service is not my time. I am my own person, I have my own career. I have done my own time, with that being said, words cannot express how proud I am to be a Coastie wife. The Coast Guard knows what family means. Its a special family, a family chosen not made. A family who has come to my rescue during holidays when I missed my immediate family. A family that came to my husbands rescue when his dad was on life support. A group of people who are always ready to take you in as part of their family. I am truly moved by the way they come together.
My heart hurts for those families who's loved ones are missing. I cant imagine the pain they are going through right now. I only hope that they find comfort in knowing they are surrounded by this gigantic family. A family who is always ready to rescue them by listening, by comforting, and by just being there. I love my Coast Guard family!!!!
