THE WISHING WELL

Wishing on a star shows how alike  

 we really are because no matter where we are

we wish on the same star

I wish:

for no sad moments, no loneliness and no tears

PTSD was an illness that didn't exist

our military wasn't controlled by the government

our government would wake up and give our military more support

 instead of just talking about it.

there were more good leaders

military spouses received more recognition

I could live my life over again

I had a better education

the family unit was stronger - like it used to be

time would stand still

he would  stay home with the kids and I could go on exercise

for world peace

I understood the military language

I wasn't so lonely

I didn't have to go to war

he wouldn't ask me what I did all day. The toilet doesn't clean itself!

your friends could move with you

the living quarters were better

for scented candles and a glass of wine as I take a leisurely, uninterrupted bath

there were no more six month tours

he would understand that this lifestyle is such an emotional one for all wives

he could pack me in his kit on exercises

  I could find a job

he'd hang up his clothes

he'd tell me what he is thinking

we received medals too

the guys didn't call each other by their last names

I didn't have  to leave my great job behind

his military gear didn't take up so much space

Happy Hours would  be completely abolished

the resource centers would acknowledge girlfriends too

for one evening a month for myself - no dishes, no kids, no laundry 

- just peace and quiet

he'd didn't have to go

for children

for understanding

he'd tell me I look nice

she'd understand my commitment to my job

I could prevent her tears

I could be there for my baby's birth

she felt the same way