We received word today that dear hubby made Senior Chief.  I know, what on earth is that?  In the Navy, its E8, meaning enlisted 8th rank.  There is only one more enlisted rank higher-Master Chief.  It also means that now instead of wearing an anchor-he gets a star too!!  Seriously, its an anchor with one star on it. 

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I have to tell you how proud of him I am.  He works so hard and I try really hard to support him at home.  He's deployed about 7-8 months a year and he works long hours-on average of 12-15 a day.  When he is home, those long hours remain the same, yet somehow, someway he manages to get enough energy to come home and be a wonderful father and husband.  I can't tell you the countless anniversaries, birthdays, father's days, and kids activities he's missed.  He comes home and the kids have all grown an inch, are involved in different activities, and has to readjust to all of us. 

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Thank you honey, for all you do!!  I'm so proud of you!!