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I have learned that this experience has affected us all in so many different ways and to accept them.

I have learned (like Carrie) that there is more to life than cleaning.  Ft. Carson, Colorado Springs

I have learned to put the bottle liner in the bottle first as to not dump water all over the floor.  Ft. Carson, Colorado

I have learned that 4 moms, 8 children, 36 pieces of luggage and 1 stroller on an overnight train from central Germany to Italy with 4 station changes is not such a good idea!  Hohenfels, Germany

I have learned that it might be a good idea to give someone that lives near you the keys to your house and your car. North Carolina

I have learned that I don’t care what people think when I am on my cell phone talking to my husband, despite the dirty looks.  New Jersey

I have learned that instead of tearing down the blinds you just put up because they aren’t high enough off the ground, it is easier to get the scissors and cut the bottoms of them off!  Ft. Hood, TX

I have learned that the phrase “you don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone” was written for military spouses and the love they share.  New York

I have learned that it takes a lot more than any amount of distance and time to break the bond of true love.  New York

I have learned that there are so many people that want to help our soldiers and be apart of their lives and have given so much to me to pass on to them. US

I have learned that FRGs (Family Readiness Groups) can have amazing and wonderful people in them…if you only give it a chance. Ft. Carson, Colorado

I learned that my son remembers his daddy after only meeting him for a couple of weeks. Ft. Carson, Colorado

I have learned that being an army wife is not as terrible as I thought as long as you have friends. Ft. Carson

I have learned that you can send too many chemical hand warmers for winter in the sandbox.

I have learned that no matter how far they are, they are close in heart.  Baumholder, Germany

I learned that there are many things that I got more of before my husband deployed, but the one I miss the most is … showers! Camp Lejeune

I have learned that “You wait until your father gets home!” does not work with a 15 month deployment!  HA!  Ft. Hood Texas

I have learned that as soon as your husband leaves is when everyone in his family wants to tell you exactly what they think of you.  Fort Hood, TX

I have learned that no matter how bad a day you have, this too shall pass, and tomorrow is another day.

I have learned that spouses of the United States Military are given the job because they are some of the strongest people on the planet.  New York