Military Spouse of the Year Luncheon

This past week, my husband and I traveled to Washington, DC to attend the luncheon honoring the Military Spouse of the Year, Chelle McIntyre-Brewer. We were honored to be her guests. I first "met" Chelle on the message board for my website and we've gradually been able to get to know each other better. Now, we talk to each other a few times a week on the phone and she has become a great friend.

I think that being able to "meet" so many different people has been one of the greatest benefits to starting the MarriedtotheArmy.com website. When I started it, I really thought it would just be another way that Army spouses could get additional information about the Army lifestyle. I had no idea that I would be fielding so many emails each day or be able to meet people who I would eventually consider to be very good friends.

In addition to meeting Chelle and her family, I was also able to meet a few other people from the message board including Veronica (AKA "V"), Josalyn and Addie. I've been talking to V online since 2003 so to finally be able to meet in person was very exciting. Its fun when you can truly put a face with a name.

Congratulations Chelle! I know you will represent us well as Military Spouse of the Year. 

Comments

[Josalyn]

I just wanted to tag on and congratulate Chelle again!! She's a true inspiration and well deserving of the honor she has received! :o)

It was so great meeting you all and I look forward to seeing you all again some day! :o)

[ForeverHis]

I had an amazing time in D.C. getting to meet Chelle and her wonderful family. Chelle CONGRATS on a well deserved honor! You are an amazing woman of strength and grace. You definitely encourage me on a daily basis.

Stacey, I can't even tell you how wonderful it was to finally meet you AND your DH too. I look forward to seeing you again some day too... maybe on the sandy beaches of HI (after your graduation of course).... Unless I get an invite to that, cause I assure you I'd do all in my power to be there to cheer you on and celebrate your accomplishments.

It's hard to believe it's been about 5 years now!!! CRAZINESS