I thought I would post this in both spouse forums as some CR1/IR1 filers don't wander into the K3 forum.

Today, May 9th is Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and I would like to share the email I received from the base I'm affiliated with, with all the military spouses on this website .... as it is also a thankyou to you guys too.

"MILITARY SPOUSE APPRECIATION DAY IS FRIDAY, 9 MAY!

For the times you've stood and watched a ship sail from the harbor, an aircraft disappear into the clouds, or a truck convoy pull out of sight, not sure when they would return, we thank you.

For the countless household moves you've made from a place you know to one that's strange and different -- often by yourself -- we thank you.

For the families you've held together, for the anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays you've celebrated alone, we thank you.

For the hand you've extended to another military spouse when the need was there, truly creating a military family, we thank you.

For the spirit and strength you've shown when your service member has gone into harm's way, we thank you.

For the pride you've displayed while serving as an ambassador of the military spouse to the rest of the world, we thank you. "

I thought this was a wonderful email to receive today, and brought a tear to my eye; I wanted to share it with all of you.
To all of you going through this visa journey to be with your loved ones .... stand strong! ..... this is only beginning, and you know in your heart, that it's not forever.

However, if possible, just for a moment today, those who are reading this who are not married to a serviceman/woman could you please just spare a thought for those who are married to the military ..... you may be depressed about the length of time this process is taking, but the military spouses will go through this separation possibly many times during their marriages.

There are also many spouses on this website who are not only going through this process but they have spouses deployed in war zones. Army and Marines deploy currently for 15 months .... some do back to back deployments.
None of us have a choice in who we fall in love with.

They don't have the ease of access to simply call their Husbands/Wives ..... or see them on webcams every night .... or to jump on a plane when they have vacation time ..... or sometimes even know where their Husband/Wife actually is ..... or simply have the peace of mind that their loved ones will even come home in one piece.

So, please join me today in saying an extra special 'thank you' to those who's spouses are currently deployed (or about to be) and are separated from the basic comforts of technological support, while their Husbands/Wives put their lives on the line so that we can enjoy our freedom.

And to those spouses, may God protect your loved one and bring him/her home safely.

Thank you for posting this Sarah Jayne.

Thank you to all of the service men and women that put their lives on the line protecting us and our freedom every single day. God bless you and may you all return home safe and sound. To the SO's left behind we're all here for you. I know that when Alan was deployed the love and support of my friends and family was invaluable.

Best Wishes to everyone

Bex xxx

Sarah,
Thank you for your posting, it's a wonderful posting, and for some of us waiting for our petitons to be passed is grueling, but it could be a lot worst for us. The time we spend waiting is nothing like having a loved one deployed in a terrible place at war time, waiting for them to come home to us. For that is much worse, I remember my mother waiting for my dad to return from Vietnam , truly she never knew if he would come home, and be with his family. At least we know out time will come with USCIS and we will be with our families, our loved one will come home to us.
Some others are not so lucky, they never come home to their families.

Thank you to our military men and women who every minute put their life in danger for us, for our country. Their battle is much worst then ours here at home waiting for USCIS.
God bless us all and our wonderful country.
Proud daughter of a 30 year Marine.
Paris Heart

Amen to this - this is a wonderful post Sarah, thank you :-)
Proud Military Spouse

This is cool Sarah Enjoy the day

Thank you so much for posting this Sarah! It's good to know that we are appreciated for supporting the men and women that do the job.


Here's to all the men women and kids who live the lifestyle and do it proudly!

Bless you, military spouses, today and everyday.

Thank you for sharing this here, Sarah. As I read it, I just couldn't help but teared... my husband's current deploying in the Iraq, and I just start having nightmares every night... It's so stressed out... but I find comfort and peace in my heart when I read this and get to know we are appreciated...

God will bless our husbands / wives that are deploying in war zone or about to be, and they come back home safe.

Ling

Thanks Sarah. All of us really need to be strong to deal not only with the immigration process but also with our daily life.

That's a good post, thanks! I hope all is well with you too. Keep me updated, I'll talk to you soon!

Hi,
I'm Pui, my husband is on duty service and he is in Iraq (war zone) right now. I'm not an U.S citizen, I'm going to apply the I-130 shortly. He has 11 more months to go, this is so tough really. My hubby always told me to be strong and I am..I am a US military spouse..I'M STRONG. I won't let him see how actually weak I am sometimes. What can I do is just pray for you and you husband or wife to be safe.

Have a good day.

hello pui, welcome here
there are lots of military spouses here!!!