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What do you say to an Army wife?

By Sophia Carter

What do you say to an Army wife?

“You are my favorite hello and hardest goodbye.” “You’re worth every mile between us.” “You know you are a military spouse when relatives visit and think they hear thunder, and you have to explain it is just artillery.” “The smallest adventures lead you to the greatest happiness.”

How do you welcome home a soldier?

Military Homecoming Ideas

  1. Make a Sign. The classic way to welcome your service member home is with a sign!
  2. Dress Up.
  3. Decorate the Yard.
  4. Leave a Note.
  5. Start a Bucket List.
  6. Create a Gift Basket.
  7. Recreate Holidays.
  8. Bring the Spa Home.

How do you thank a military wife?

Here are 10 thoughtful ways to thank a military spouse:

  1. Saying a simple “Thank you for serving, too” goes a long way.
  2. Listen.
  3. Offer to help with yard work.
  4. Send them a note in the mail.
  5. Saying thank you with food is always a nice gesture.
  6. Invite them over for coffee.
  7. Go for a walk.
  8. Introduce them to a new friend.

What do you say to a military family?

A List of Military Family Quotes

  • The day you married a service member is the day you joined the military.
  • The military may take your body, but I keep your heart.
  • Deployment tears your heart in two, only reconnected at homecoming.
  • When you go to war, my heart goes to war.

What do you say to a soldier coming home?

What to Say

  • Ask before throwing a welcome-home party.
  • Give updates on fellow troops from a vet’s unit.
  • Dole out the tough love when necessary.
  • Ask detailed questions relating to that individual.
  • Go beyond saying, “Thank you for your service.”

How do you welcome home?

9 Wonderful Welcome Home Party Ideas

  1. Order catering from their favorite local restaurant.
  2. Serve a special cake.
  3. Invite everyone they know and love.
  4. Host the party in a special Peerspace venue.
  5. Ask everyone to dress up.
  6. Welcome them with the perfect playlist.
  7. Host a toast to the guest of honor.
  8. Go all out with the decorations.

How do I appreciate my military spouse?

Military Spouse Appreciation Day Ideas

  1. Give your military spouse a day off.
  2. Do something he or she hates doing.
  3. Give a token of appreciation e.g. care package, gift card, flowers or anything they love.
  4. Say “Thank You” but be creative in expressing thanks.
  5. Have a day of pampering together.

Do you thank military wives?

Yes, it is okay to thank a military spouse for their service or sacrifice. Most don’t expect it, but almost everyone will appreciate it. We give up a lot to when we are married to a service member. Often, spouses are the ones who make the service member’s service possible.