And I had my hair highlighted and got a fresh spray tan and new lip liner and new giant medallion style gold earrings that resembled door knockers and a brand new set of bright red spiked Lee Press-On-Nails. With brass buttons and military-style detailing.Īnd matching blue pumps. I planned for three weeks for the perfect “see your boyfriend graduate from boot camp” outfit. So when a plane ticket arrived in the mail with an invitation to go and see him graduate from boot camp I was ready. Oh-and I didn’t understand how much I was going to miss him.

I didn’t really understand about sacrifice and drills and boot camp and shaved heads and leaving for three months to go away. When my husband was my boyfriend he joined the Navy.Īt the time, I really didn’t know much about the Navy except that there were ships involved and the uniforms were really cute.Īctually when he told me that he joined the Navy all I could think about was how proud I was of him and how brave he was and how cute he was going to look in his uniform. It’s all about a sailor who loved a girl. To all the incredible men and women who have fought to make this country the land of the free and the home of the brave….įor those amazing individuals who watched them leave with tears and a heavy heart.įor all those who stood in silent support on the home front with worry and uncertainty and prayers for a safe return… As we celebrate Memorial Day today, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you.

Home of the brave rip