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I have learned that the lawn mower needs gas to start, driving with the emergency brake ON is bad for your car, tarps do not keep the roof from leaking, you CAN get pink eye in both eyes at the same time, the Air force does not want my husband to EVER celebrate our anniversary, and that no matter how many deployments you go through it never gets any easier!  Bolling AFB, DC

Just as “Necessity is the mother of invention,” I have learned that deployment is an incubator for the seeds of faith, creativity, determination and strength. It may get a little hot in here, and I may be covered in dirt and — shall we say — “fertilizer,” but the end result, I pray, is growth.   Ramstein, Germany

I have learned that all the bad things that can happen, do when your spouse is deployed.   And things really CAN be worse!   Moody AFB

I have learned not to let the kids watch movies in the van while you grocery shop unless you have jumper cables and a willing person to get you started again! (for the record, my kids are all over 11!)  Lakenheath, England

I have learned that you need to find out how to get to the emergency room as soon as you move to a new location because your children only get hurt when you spouse is TDY.   Air Force Mom, Ramstein, Germany

I have learned that my grandmother has amazing patience.  She waited months for a letter when I can barely wait a day for an email.   Ramstein AFB, Germany