20 years ago today...

...our lives changed more than we imagined possible. Today Todd has been in the Army for 20 years!!! Out of those 20 years we have only been apart for 3 years, 4 months and 2 weeks (approx.). By the time this tour is over it will be about 4 years and 5 months (God willing). I say ONLY, because it could have been MUCH worse as it has been for a lot of other military families. We have lived in Florida, Germany, Hawaii, Georgia, Maryland, Arizona (him), Texas (him), Korea (him) and Indiana (me and the girls). Army life is definitely not for everyone, but it has worked for us for the most part :) I have learned so many different acronyms and terms that will stick in my head for the rest of my life, but our basically useless in the civilian world. I gained the unofficial title of Sergeant Major from one of Todd's former First Sergeants and it has stuck with me and been used by numerous people in his different chains of commands and civilians that he has worked with. I have learned a lot about myself and become more independent on some things then I ever dreamed I could. It has definitely been an adventure that we have enjoyed and I am so proud of my Army Man for all that he has accomplished and given us. He is a wonderful friend, husband, father, soldier, and an excellent example of what a Senior NCO should be!! I love you honey!! HOOAH!!!!