TSgt Mall

April 30th was a big day for Jason. After waiting for almost an entire year, he was finally able to gain recognition as a Tech Sergeant. This is a big step for Air Force members. It is one of the hardest promotion ranks to obtain. Jason has accomplished so much and we are very proud of him. He works very hard day in and day out to support his family which makes this so much more incredible for him.

Last summer while vacationing in Florida, we found out that he had passed the promotion test. I remember that day so clearly. Jay was so nervous. He wanted this so bad not only for himself but for us as well. We all had our fingers crossed for him. It was so great to be able to see his face when he found out that he had made it. It made our vacation that much more enjoyable.

I don’t think that I could ever say enough about my husband. He is a wonderful husband and an amazing daddy to our three children. He has supported every step I have ever taken through the years. He has encouraged me to fight for the things that I want. He has given me the confidence and courage I need to keep going. He has made all the effort in the world to be there for all three of our children. He has never given up as a husband or a father.

Over the past 11 years as a service member, he has gained so much. Along with that, he has also missed out on a lot. Many sacrifices have been made over the years. As many military families know, a lot of shadiness takes place behind closed doors. There are many things that should have happened for him over the past few years that never did. There are many moments where he should have gotten the recognition he deserved but it was overlooked. I probably have more issues with this than he does. I guess that just goes along with being the protective wife :)

The one thing that I have learned as a military spouse is to keep moving forward. There will always be a lot what ifs. There will be those moments that you don’t understand what is going on or maybe don’t want to try to understand. There will be moments that you want to question everything. There are periods where you don’t want to be strong, where you don’t want to say good-bye. These are all the moments that define you as a military spouse because even though all of these things come into play, you keep moving forward. You do whatever it takes to keep your family happy. You become the shield that keeps your family as protected as possible.

As for my husband, he deserves so much more credit than he is ever given. I am so very proud of who he is and what he has done. All I can say is that he completes me!!!



My husband,
puts his family first
shares parenting responsibilities
guides our children to be the best that they can be
is honest, faithful, and dependable
is able to admit when he is wrong
knows that romance comes from the heart
is encouraging and supportive
leaves work at the door when he comes home
does his share of the household chores
knows and respects my needs as a wife and as a mother
listens and can communicate
shows his love and appreciation
is considerate, kind, and forgiving
above all loves with all of his heart