He serves, she sacrifices

Christmas in Saudi Arabia? Air Force Maj. Steven Givler writes to Carol at No Sheeples Here:

If anyone deserves thanks (and a pension) it is my wife, who has served our country just as much as I. As she sometimes reminds me, I get to run around, see interesting places and practice my Arabic. She gets to stay home, fix bicycle tires, cook meals, and keep our house from falling down. I don’t know how she does it. . . .

You should read the whole thing.