My blue star grace pendant is a tangible reminder of the places I have been and the amazing families I have met throughout this journey. The adoration and respect I feel for those in uniform is felt in every farewell and every welcome home ceremony. I have been blessed to have married and stood proudly beside my husband, representing the United States Army. The Blue Star Grace pendant is more than just a piece of jewelry. It is the symbol that unites us. We are United Grace. We are mothers, daughters, sisters, wives...we are those "holding down the fort, taking care of business, making things happen, keeping everyone going." We are united by situations and a lifestyle too complex to explain to those who do not live this life. We share a special bond that few could understand or relate to. We lead our families with grace and a sense of pride in what we represent. We are a group that has grown accustomed to relying on our Blue Star friendships during the happiest and the toughest of times. We are there to hold a hand during a time of grieving, and we are there to hold a hand when a new life enters the world. We know who to talk to when we need someone who will simply listen and "understand." We all get the same tight feeling in our chests when we see a yellow ribbon around a tree, a Gold Star on a flag, a Blue Star on a flag, the American flag. We have a deeper understanding of what these symbols represent. Often times, we hear, "How do you do it? I could never do it," when our spouses must deploy. Our love for those who live by a motto of, "If not me, then who," is how we do it.
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