Originally Posted by samiskim:
“I am looking forward to hearing "Wherever you are" sung by The Military Wives of Chivenor and Plymouth. It is so moving because it is sung by women whose husbands have fought in Afghanistan and left them to get on with it whilst they are doing their tour of duty. I can't imagine how hard it is for them and their children. My friend's daughter's husband is a soldier and she counts "sleeps" until she sees him again, I am so pleased the wives of the military have been brought to the foreground and are getting the recognition they so thoroughly deserve.”
Hear, hear.
I'm surprised at the negative comments tbh. These women
do just get on with it, day in day out and so far I've not heard any caterwauling. Sometimes there is a place for sentimentality and to be raising funds for the Royal British Legion and SSAFA is admirable. I'll buy the single because it's a simple way to support good causes.
This series gave us a little glimpse of military life and I have nothing but admiration for the families of members of our armed forces. It is uplifting to see these women getting together and doing something for themselves that helps take their minds off their waiting.
I take my hat off the Gareth for yet again pulling the rabbit out of the hat. He one of life's unusual people and I'd love to join one of his choirs.
PS I will blub away on Sunday and count my blessings.