As I struggle with facing my husband's deployment today - I wanted to share my feelings with you. 

My husband is my greatest inspiration and the reason I started this organization.  Without a doubt, he is the most selfless, brave and caring person I know.  He was one of the Rescue Workers at Ground Zero 6 years ago today, so this date has a double-negative impact on us.

He is also my best friend.  

While today is not a joyous day for me, I am okay - because I have the greatest friends in our G2TT family that a military wife could be blessed with. I am surounded by support from all directions - including troops overseas who are writing to me to cheer me up, other wives whose husbands are deployed, mothers whose sons are deployed, troops who are now home, who have received care packages from us in the past, hundreds of our volunteers ... it seems everyone wants to make sure I know they are thinking about my family and me today.

Many of you have been through what I am experiencing (for a second time).  There are no words to describe it to someone who hasn't suffered through a family member's deployment. 

When I speak to a veteran, talk to one of our directors, or when I look into the eyes of our volunteers at a packing party - I am overwhelmed by their love; and it gives me strength to endure this hardship and anxiety. 

Please know that my husband is not my only inspiration - all of you volunteers and donors are, as well.  Thanks to so many of you, (including the 16 troops who wrote encouraging emails to me this week)  -  I will be okay and I promise you all - I will be fine.

God bless you and thank you,

Love,
Andi

 

 

I know this is hard, but you have a very large family around the world who care about you and Brian. You both are an inspiration to everyone about what it means to be an American and how important it is to help others.

Andi, I wish I were right there to give you a big hug. You are such an amazing, brilliant, shining star - a total inspiration to me. My prayers are with Brian, for safety and valor, and with you and Ryan, that you will remain strong and full of hope, knowing that you are surrounded by the love and support of all those to whom you have given so much of the same. I'm so privileged and honored to volunteer with G2TT, and I can't thank you enough for that overwhelming opportunity. So, keep your spirits up, hang in there, and your fantastic sense of humor and loving heart will carry you through. Also, I find that a margarita always helps. Much love and, of course, semper fi!

Andi,
You, Ryan, and Brian are in my prayers.
But really there is no reason for you to promise us you'll be fine. Because you are better then fine.
You are a young, strong, brave, amazing woman. No, this isn't a cake walk, but taking it one day (some days one hour) at a time and before you know it Brian will be back in your arms.
So, you keep trudging on your way... and just remember when you don't know how you are going to make it... or when you are having a bad moment... there are so many of the rest of us who believe in you, who are here for you, and who will help carry you through this one.

Lots of love and hugs!!
Sara