Why would you let your husband join the Army??

So a lot of people ask the question, " Why did Trevor join the army?" or something along those lines. It's a valid question. I would ask the same thing. I mean why on earth would a guy who has a wife and baby want to join the army and leave for 6 months of training, and then have the possibility of having to leave them again to go to war? And what about Noah? Would he forget who Trevor was, and how could Trevor leave his baby? Well here is the story behind the decision...

For Trevor, the army was a decision that took a long time to make. Since I met him he always said there was a part of him that wanted to join the military. I never in a million years thought he would do it, especially after we were married and had Noah. But that is just the way it worked out. Everything happens for a reason, and I am sure the timing on this is just the way it is supposed to be. Trevor has approached me about joining the army a few times so it's not like this come out of the blue. Of course, every time I shut him down. No way did I want to be an army wife. The idea scared me to death. But about 6 months ago, when Trevor told me he was going to talk to a recruiter, I just said okay. He came home and told me all about it. I wanted a list of AMAZING reasons why the army was the right thing for him and for us. Well, he surprised me with a lot of good things... It will pay for a good portion of his schooling, we will have awesome health insurance, he can finally get out of applebees, it will look really good on a resume, it's more money than we are making currently, and the list went on. Now with a list like that it was hard to say no. And he joined the Army Reserves, so we will not be stationed anywhere, Trevor can still come back and finish college. I still took about a week to think about it. Finally I said, well let's fast and pray about it and see if we still feel right about it. Well a month later we still felt good, so Trevor went and talked to the recruiter again. Around the end of November, Trevor went to MEPS (?) and signed papers and was sworn in. It was official. I about peed my pants. He would be leaving sometime in March. Now he is gone and we still feel like it was the right decision. The next 6 months will be hard, but it helps to know that this is what he is supposed to be doing. The thought that there is a possibility of him going to war terrifies me, but I try not to think about it too much, because that is a few years off. And if that happens, I will be even more proud of him for protecting our freedom and this great country.

People wonder what kind of crazy person I must be to LET my husband leave me and our baby for so long.... Well when it all came down to it, it was trevor's decision and I know that he was doing what is best for our family. I stand by and support my husband and his decisions. The army is something he wanted to do. He know it will benefit not only him, but me and Noah as well. I believe that is what our marriage is about, love and support and trust. I am so very proud of Trevor. The Army is not something to take lightly, it is a very serious thing, but I know that it is going to be great for Trev. (Hard as heck, but good.) Trev can do anything he puts his mind to, and he will do it well. I am grateful for Trevor and for all of the service men and women that keep our country safe. I have always been patriotic and appreciated the military, but it feels like all those feelings have been intensified. So for now I will hang this flag in my window and be proud of this Country and my husband.