Prior to the big move, we came to explore our new base. Jo wanted to document the occasion and the next step in our lives with a gift. My first piece of Navy apparel: a sweatshirt emblazoned with "Navy Girlfriend." That is all I am and all I can ever be until the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy is overturned.
Ironically, we bought the Girlfriend gift during the same weekend Barack Obama was in Washington, DC being inaugurated as the first Black president. Jo and I hoped within a year's time, perhaps we could legally upgrade to the next level of sweatshirt: wife. But here we are, almost one full year later, living an active duty life, and I'm still wearing Girlfriend across my heart.
I received an early Christmas gift that may, quite possibly, be more special than the standard diamond ring. In honor of my blog's one year anniversary and my role in her life, Jo presented me with my very own "Navy Wife" apparel. Although I can't walk down the aisle with Josephine to make it official, in the comfort of our home and the safety of the blogosphere, I am just as much of a wife as all of those women on base. And maybe next year, the change will finally come. Thankfully, next year is right around the corner and hope is hanging in the closet.
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