A Rant with a Happy Ending...

So, my husband is currently deployed. Second deployment for him, first for me. I should also mention that I am one of those lucky people that married their best friend...so, I have felt so lost because who do you turn to when your love leaves: you best friend right? Okay, I will stop getting mushy and get to the point...oh, and yes I have other WONDERFUL friends and they have been a great help and support--so Shout Out to All my Hoes--was that gangsta enough for you? LOL!

Anywho...on with it: Before my man left we splurged $40 on a 1000 minute phone card. My husband knew already (from past experience) that it wouldn't actually work out to 1000 minutes when he got over there....he said it is usually half that amount...so 500 minutes. Still a deal right? Uh, YEAH RIGHT---when he called he said that it told him it was only worth 90 minutes!! For you math majors...that is 44 cents a minute! For a soldier to call their family back home? Way to to go AT&T....thank you for taking advantage of our service members...you assholes! Anyway....I got pretty heated about that because I can't stand anyone that takes advantage of our armed forces and now that I am married to an army man I see it more and more. I can't believe people that are so anti-Bush and anti-war that they forget to remember that it is the service men and women that have given them the freedom to sit on their asses and bitch...here is a news flash: not all service members agree with the President or the War BUT it is their job! They opted for the hard life they lead because they love the USA and if one day someone ever dares to attack the United States again....they are going to be the ones that save you, fight for you and die for you. Show some freaking RESPECT! They deserve it.

I stopped by the VFW post in town where my husband and I frequent to let them know how he is doing and how much I appreciate their support...passed out some hugs to veterans! I was telling a friend about the phone card situation and the District Commander overheard....he left the room and came back with 400 minutes in calling cards and said "We take care of our own" and told me to let them know if I need anything else. These vets understand what my husband is going through, what I am going through and they ARE a part of our family. So, on this Veteran's Day....put your political views aside, find a vet and ask them if their is anything you can do for them....or just give them a hug. They have done more for you than you can ever repay.