Sometimes, the days are simply hard.
It doesn’t matter where you are in this journey of military life: if you have kids or not, married to the service member or dating, or if you have been in this life for 2 months or 15 years.
I have been there, and like I have said before, MILSOs truly are a breed of their own. We get up every day and move forward; through deployments, moving every couple of years or starting all over again. Some days we survive by downing caffeine and end with something even stronger. Other days we feel like we are on top of the world.
For those days that ARE hard, here is a MONTH’S worth of quotes that are sure to help you through all that military life throws at you.
31 Days of Inspiration for MILSOs
- You are the most important person in your life.
- Happiness is knowing you are loved, even from across the ocean.
- I may not be able to fill their shoes but I will always support our troops
- She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way (and it surely has not), she adjusted her sails -Elizabeth Edwards
- No matter how far you go, no matter where you go, my heart is always with you
- No matter how expensive the pillow is it could never be as comfortable as my spouse’s shoulder
- I’ll hold you in my heart until I can hold you in my arms.
- It takes a strong person to be a soldier. It takes a stronger person to love a soldier. Sarah Moores.
- I’ll Be Waiting. Every. Single. Time.
- You are my favorite hello and my hardest goodbye.
- A successful marriage involves falling in love with the same person, many times.
- The worst part is waiting. The best part is having someone worth waiting for.
- You’re worth every mile between us.
- You are bright, bold and beautiful.
- I refuse to sink.
- I keep myself busy with things to do but every time I pause, I still think of you.
- I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy, I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it.
- It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. – Confucius
- One day we will not have to say goodbye, only goodnight
- “Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. – Joshua 1:9
- Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. -Lao Tzu
- Distance between two hearts is not an obstacle but a beautiful reminder of how strong our love can be.
- I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions. — Stephen Covey
- You never get use to it, you just get through it.
- You’re allowed to scream, you’re allowed to cry, but do not give up.
- I believe in the immeasurable power of love; that true love can endure any circumstance or reach across any distance
- Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.” – Mary Anne Radmacher
- We as military spouses do not want special treatment; we want fair treatment – Deanie Dempsey
- Hard times don’t create heroes. It is during the hard times when the ‘hero’ within us is revealed. – Bob Riley
- Time apart does not define our relationship, it only makes us stronger.
- No, I did not choose lonely nights; nor did I choose the distance; but I did choose to love someone who sacrificed his right away from me, and that someone is my life
But Wait, There’s More
Could you use some of this inspiration every day of the week? I have put something together just for you! Presenting my FREE Printable of 31 Days of Inspiration for MILSOs.
Simply sign up below and all 31 days will arrive to your email. Then print, cut out and place anywhere for some inspiration when it is needed most! You can even laminate and place on a ring to keep with you in your purse or bag for a quick pick-me-up. I know that how I do it! Go check it out at the sign-up below!
No matter what you chose to do with them, I hope they give you comfort and peace in this military life. No matter what, I know we could all use a little more of that, am I right?
