When a Soldier or Sailor or Marine, or Airman comes home, s/he finds it hard ...
... to listen to a child whine about being bored
... to keep a straight face when people complain about potholes
... to be tolerant of people who complain about the hassle of getting ready for work
... to be understanding when a co-worker complains about a bad night's sleep
... to be silent when people pray for a new car
... to control the panic when loved ones say 'you need to drive slower'
... to be compassionate when someone expresses a fear of flying
... to keep from laughing when anxious parents say they're afraid to send their kids off to summer camp
... to keep from ridiculing someone who complains about hot weather
... to control frustration when a colleague gripes about his coffee being cold
... to remain calm when a daughter complains about having to walk the dog
... to be civil to people who complain about their jobs
... to just walk away when someone says they only get two weeks of vacation a year
... to be forgiving when someone says how hard it is to have a new baby in the house
The only thing harder than being a Soldier ...
... Is loving one.
