I attended my first meeting of the Andersen Spouses’ Community Club this past Tuesday and was asked to fill out a form for my introduction. They welcome all new members by calling them up and saying a little something about them. I got introduced as the “Army” spouse ~ so far, I think I’m the only one.
While I was filling out the form, which asked about where we were last stationed, about my husband and children and what my interests are, I was reminded of the first Hail and Farewell I ever attended which was back in 1994 in Kansas. FM and I were engaged and his Commander at Ft. Riley wanted us to be Hailed together even though we weren’t married yet. FM was asked to fill out the form telling about himself and a little about me. Now most people make up a little here and there on the form but I didn’t find out until after we were hailed that he had put down that I didn’t speak English very well so it would be best if they spoke SLOWLY to me!
Good thing I have a good sense of humor!
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I got my first taste of John’s “sense of humor” several years back with the dog’s water dishes so I know how you felt! He’s such a Yokester!
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We weren’t married for my first H&F. The thing I remember most about it was that I think it was the first time in my life that I actually felt like a grown up. That’s a “Memory on Monday” for a different day 🙂 Thanks for sharing your story. BTW, you speak English very well….LOL!
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That is so funny . . . I can imagine you are thinking the whole time why are these folks talking so slow? That FM always has something up his sleeve . . . I feel sorry for FG and her future beaus . . . I can only imagine what he will tell them
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It is 6:42 AM and I can hardly type because I was laughing so hard. Good way to start the day. He is funny
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