He is Back!

My sailor came back this weekend. I was so excitable all day to see him. It was just so amazing to have a normal date night with him yesterday evening. Be able to have a proper conversation. Seeing him again makes it worth him being away for that time. It was fun for me to show the work I have done to my home as well. I'm hoping to get more done whilst he is away. I'm starting to get all these amazing ideas for my home so it's fun to be able to start putting them into action.

My sailor also got me a gift from his travels. He knows I love a good quote, and got me this book. Definitely gave me motivation to put my inspirational quotes up on the wall. Now to decide where to put them. That can be another task while he's away.
This weekend has made me realise one thing though. Being in the military and having civilian friends is hard. You want to meet up with them while you are back, but plans don't always work out the way you want. You can miss important things in their life.
All I would say to civilian friends, is please know that they do care about you. Just because they aren't always able to be there or message doesn't mean they don't want to. It's unfortunately part of the job. Also, when they are home and want to see you, please do what you can. You get to see your other friends all the time. Military ones aren't always there. I'm not saying stop all your arranged plans for them. But if they want to hang out, please do what they can. Their time at home is precious, and if they want to hang out with you then you are a priority in their life.
If it's only for a day, show that to them too.