While very few of my coworkers noticed these past two days, my outfits have featured one of the most special accessories in my collection. As much as I love jewelry, I rarely take the time in the morning to find the right pieces to compliment my outfit. Yesterday and today there was little to no thinking required.
After our first fight as a couple, my husband gave me a set of his dog tags as a symbol of his committment to me. It wasn't something sparkly, no diamonds, no gold. A simple set of military tags on a standard ball chain. A few weeks later we went to a local street fair and found a simple necklace with a red, white, and blue crystal pendant. It was being sold by Blue Star mothers and the money would go to their family support group. It was the perfect way to give back and make my dog tags even more special.
To most, it is a silly necklace that really doesn't go with any outfit in my closet. To me, it is a symbol of my husband's bond not only to the military or our country, but to me as well. The Marines and Army made him the man I fell in love with. It is where he found strength, courage, self-confidence, friendship, and trust. To say I have had a similar impact is humbling to say the least.
As I go to bed this Veteran's Day, I can't help but to think about all of the things he saw and experienced in his 12 years as a soldier. The actions you and I may never know about that kept so many people safe. The willingness to do more if needed. Soon he'll be home and lying in bed with his arms around me. At that moment in time I know there is no safer place in the world than right here.
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