Yesterday I was on a plane and happened to sit next to a nice man who had retired after 30 years in the Navy and who now worked in Veteran's Affairs in his state. Right as the plane landed, he thanked my husband for his service, which is always nice to hear. I, in turn, thanked him for his! And then he said, "And thank you for letting him serve." I had never had anyone say this to me before, and I appreciated it. This man knows that a military commitment is one that the whole family makes, and it was very sweet of him to acknowledge my role.
I always get to sit next to the nicest people on planes...
