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Originally posted by scbelle
Thank you so much for your well wishes. I've got an idea of where I'd like to call home, I just really don't want to wait anymore! I wish there were international opportunities for AI. That's part of my interest in this process... my husband is tied to the Army, so no matter where we go, he's always got "family" where we're stationed next. I follow him gladly, it's just that I don't have "roots." Military wives have a sisterhood all their own, but it would be great to have sisters outside of the whole Army thing, ya know? Then I would have family waiting for me wherever we go (assuming there's a collegiate or alumnae chapter around). I guess I can just take this time to really reflect and figure out what I would bring to my new family. 
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I too am a proud military wife and I have been very thankful for my involvement in my sorority because no matter where the Navy ships me, I always have DPhiE. It literally kept me going when we moved this last time because I couldn't find a job right away and I need something to do.
Depending on the group you are interested in, I encourage you to consider beginning the AI process now if that is what you really want. All of us have members all over the world, so it may work out, especially since you are military--you never know. A few years back the International President of my sorority lived in Paris and would do conference calls from there as well travel to the states for meetings. With the advent of email--there may be MANY things you can do in service to an org without actually being in the US. Just something to consider--although I certainly know it wouldn't be easy.
Best wishes--and if you want to talk to another military wife, just send me a private message.