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A military spouse touches the hearts of many with her inspirational Facebook post. Andrea Pitts-Smith who is far away from her husband this year, discusses the hardships that come with a deployment during the holidays. She remains positive by remembering that, "no matter the distance between they will always be together in their hearts." Deployments are never easy, especially during the holiday season and important times of the year to include anniversaries and birthdays. However, it's okay to accept the rollercoaster of emotions that come with having your partner away for a long period of time but it's also important to focus on the positive aspects of your relationship and situation. You can read the full heartwarming post on Facebook.

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