I’m thankful for take-out delivery on Mondays when I forget to go to the commissary. –Rebecca R.
I am thankful for Murphy, and clueless neighbors, and people who say stupid things with good intentions. I am thankful for all that I have lost and all that I’ve cried over as much as I’m grateful for all I’ve gained. Because in the process, I found ME. I found my strength and with it, my ability to help others find theirs. –Randi C.
I’m thankful for the rare occasion when our family gets to vacation together to the same place, at the same time, and on the same plane/car. –Rebecca R.
I’m thankful for Tricare. Some families have to choose between paying their bills and paying for life-saving medications-and I’m so thankful we don’t have to worry about that. –Anonymous
I’m thankful and grateful for our nations Gold Star Families. –Steph B.
I’m thankful that my husband has an amazing family-oriented command, travel opportunities, and amazing volunteer opportunities that spouses and families are provided. –Catherine M.
I’m thankful for the last two years we were blessed with on the USAF Thunderbird team. My husband got to visit dozens of amazing locations, meet thousands of dedicated patriots, and work with the best of the best Airmen. Meanwhile, my kids and I became part of the sweetest Thunder-family. We’re going to miss this chapter immensely. –Christina M.
I am thankful for the support that I still get, from my sister and brother Marines and from my fellow Military Spouses. Even though I haven’t seen some of them in years, they still call to check on me and to make sure the kids and I are thriving where we are now. You don’t get that type of support from other communities after you have left the community. -Melissa C
I’m thankful for the opportunity to encourage military spouses to embrace the military life, the military community and the opportunities afforded to us as military spouses. –Brittany H.
I’m thankful that we won’t lose 4 days of our holiday vacation in the car with 2 kids and a dog to drive home and back to visit family. Thanks to my husband’s retirement, we’re back in our hometown and are enjoying the season’s changes and a slow-paced lifestyle. –Kristine Schellhaas, author of 15 Years of War
I am thankful for the military village I have that no matter the day of the year, I know there’s always a battle buddy out there that will be there for me and my family. Ashley B.
I’m so incredibly thankful that I not only have a husband who serves this great nation, but I get to work with 400 Marines dedicated to serving this great nation. –Jennifer M.
I’m thankful for civilians who thank my whole family for their service. –Alex T.
I’m thankful for every organization that is dedicated to veterans, service members and families. They fill in the gaps and advocate and help propel us forward! –Jason P.
As an only child coming from a small, yet tight-knit family, I am so thankful for our “framily” we have made relationships with during our time as a military family. These friends who become family have made this journey incredible and I cherish them! –Sheila Rupp
I am thankful that no matter where I am, I have a friend close by. My military family is all over the world and it comforts me when orders are being dropped. –Tesha J.
I am thankful that as a family we can explore so many amazing parts of the country. From beaches to mountains and everywhere in between, there are new places to visit at every duty station. I love that our kids have seen so much and experienced a wide variety of cultures because we move often. –Valerie U.
I’m thankful that I am part of a community of people who are stronger than they realize, more resilient than they feel and truly inspiring in a way that pushes me to accept nothing less than my best.-Judy D.
I’m thankful that my kids are constantly surrounded by people who teach them about duty, respect and honor in a way that I couldn’t on my own. Even when it’s not pleasant, they have learned to be resilient and courageous in the face of uncertainty and I know they will carry that with them forever. –Katie W.
I’m thankful for meeting people from all over the world and that they don’t make fun of MY accent (southern twang). –Tammy D.
I’m thankful my children have a role model for what it means to love their country and serve their country, even to “protect strangers” as my oldest says. –Heather S.
This Thanksgiving I am INCREDIBLY thankful to the Red Cross and the families of Cape May for welcoming our oldest son (along with other recruits) into their homes for dinner while they are attending USCG boot camp! As a military spouse, it especially warms my heart to know that programs like “Operation Fireside” exist and I will be making sure to pay it forward THAT much more in the future. –Mary D.
I’m so thankful that because of my husband’s service in the Marine Corps we have had the opportunity to make so many lifelong friendships with people whose paths we may never have crossed before. –Heather S.
I am thankful for all those who have served, who have lead the way, and who have sacrificed everything. –Anna B.
What are you thankful for this year?
