I would like thank Mary Lynn for being such a wonderful person. Mary Lynn is so supportive of her husband and a great mother to their children, David and Trey. I thank you for being the genuine person that you are and for sharing a part of your life with us. You and your family do such much for people, whether it's Dave's music or helping with the Country in the Rockies benefit. All your generous work is appreciated more that you will ever know. If it wasn't for your support, we may not have the the awesome music that we get from Dave. You are truly a very special person and Dave is very blessed with you.
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I would like to take this time to show my appreciation to Mary Lynn Robbins. It takes trememdous support from a spouse to be able to stand by someone who has a career that keeps you apart so much. It is never easy to be away from loved ones. Having an encouraging spouse makes all the difference. Just knowing that special someone is always there and in constant support is what it's all about. You become partners as well as husband and wife. And this partner becomes home no matter where you are.
It takes many strengths to be able to take care of everything that comes with family life while your significant other is gone. Most people don't realize just how paramount everyday dealings with a spouse can be. When that significant other is not there is when you realize just how many times you turn to them. And it is also at this moment that you realize that they are not there for you to say how much they mean to you. So it has to wait. Wait until you can talk to them or when they come home. It's a waiting game. You wait for phone calls. You wait for them to come home. All the while keeping the home fires burning. Helping the children to understand why Daddy isn't home all the time. Understanding where he is, what he is doing. and why he is there.
Finally when the waiting is over, there is so much to say. Getting them up to speed with what has happened in their absence. And catching up with their kids. Usually what you wanted to say gets put aside during this discord of everyone getting reaquainted. By the time this discord slows down and things feel normal again, you usually only have a few days to enjoy this serenity. And then it's back out again. And regardless of whether it's a week , month, or several months, it feels like an eternity. And the waiting game begins again.
It is this sacrifice that allows us as fans to enjoy Dave's career. And let's not forget the sacrifices he makes as well. Missed anniversaries, birthdays and holidays. Missing the first day of school or your childs first season of baseball. These are all things that can be easily taken for granted. My intent with this dedication was to show my appreciation for the sacrifices made by Dave and especially Mary Lynn. Also to show those who didn't realize the kind of strength it takes to support any type of career that seprates loved ones. I realize that this dedication might cause some curiosity as to how I know so much about supporting such a career.
My husband has been in the Navy for eight years. We have survived many West Pacs and Med Runs that have lasted anywhere from one week to six months. I am proud of my husband, and not for a moment do I resent the sacrifices he is making or the sacrifices I am making for him.
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