I'm Samantha, I have 6 beautiful children, ages 8, 7, 6, 4, and 3... Number 6 was born January 15th, 2008! My husband is Active Duty Army National Guard, and is currently deployed.

I can be reached at: WinterRose982@aol.com, if anyone has any questions, comments or writing advice for me! Or just drop me a line to say hello! :)

My passion is ...

my husband and children.

I know too much about ...

abuse and it's effects on women and children.

My parents always told me ...

I could do anything I set my mind to! (I'm trying to remember that daily! It's become my mantra!)

My childhood ambition ...

was to be a fashion designer.

My favorite memory ...

is the day I married my husband.

Why I write ...

because it's an "outlet".. and to share what I know! (have I mentioned that I'm a know-it-all?)

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reading everything I can get my hands on, listen to whatever suits my mood!

My first job ...

Was fast food, and it was a terrible experience!

My best moment ...

when I realized that I am not alone in this world.. I have a wonderful husband, and six beautiful children!

My inspiration ...

My husband and my children... They're the reason I live and breathe!

Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Testimonies: The trials of a military spouse

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Let no one misunderstand anything I am about to say. I am very proud of my husband, and his service to our country. I think he is the bravest man I have ever met, and one of thousands of brave men and women willing to sacrifice it all for the sake of our country.

I am not alone, most military spouses are extremely proud of their soldiers. We sacrifice our time with our spouses, so they can serve our country. That's our service. But knowing I'm not alone, doesn't make it any easier when I spend endless nights in bed alone, worrying about my husband's safety, worrying that I'll never see ...

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