A Veteran's Love. (On Hold.)
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Last published Sun, Aug 3, 2014
"God gave me you for the ups and downs. God gave me you for the days of doubts". My arms wrapped around my husband for what felt like the last time. Despite wanting him to live his dream, I just couldn't seem to let him go off with the army recruiter. To be honest I wouldn't mind if he changed his mind and come home with me instead. But I hesitantly unwrapped my arms, trying so hard to hold it all in, to be strong for him. "I love you". I heard him whisper to me before walking off with the recruiter and Cody. All I could was stare. "God gave me you, gave me you, he gave me you..."
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