Young Love

Kristopher is graduating soon and not long after, we'll be moving! Even though we've been married for 11 months, he's been gone for almost all of it. So we haven't gotten the chance to live together yet and we're both extremely excited about it!

I've been anticipating his return for so long that it's almost surreal that it's finally almost over! It's been a long, hard journey that I wouldn't have wanted to share with anyone else. I love him dearly and this experience has shown me just how strong our love is. Military relationships are not for the faint-hearted. They are tough, demanding and emotionally draining. But because we loved each other so much, we were able to get through it. We both knew that we were doing this for us and in the long run, this separation would pay off.

We may be young but our love is just as strong as anyone else's, if not more. Through this experience, we've faced many hardships that most couples will never have to. And even though I've felt a bit broken since he's been gone, our love is stronger than ever. He was worth every single second that we were apart. He gets to live his dream and I get to stand by his side, as his wife, and support him as he risks his life for our country. I never knew how strong love could be until I met him and I realize just how lucky we are to have each other.

-Chelsea