Full Circle

    The life as a Navy spouse is a world all it's own and I would even venture to say we individuals are  a bit of a breed all our own. Your schedule is constantly at the will of someone above you. You move -a lot. Communication is spotty at best. And you're willing to travel ridiculous distances for a minuscule amount of time w/ your spouse. Please don't take this as bashing because it's not, it's a way of life and there are good things too.
     The spouses left on shore create a sort of bond and friendship. I for one was a little hesitant to all the Navy groups and clubs and social outings but after being pursued into going by a friend who shall remain nameless, (you know who you are), I went. After a few times though I saw their benefit. All of us spouses came together weirdly needing this and semi socially dependent upon it. In retrospect it makes me think of a misfit herd where the creatures would otherwise struggle but together they thrive as they perfectly fill in the needs of one another as a system of give and take. I say this in a beloved manner and genuinely claim myself as a member of this. I feel these individuals invest more in their friendships even though the length your paths may cross is questionable. Whereas normal friends perceive themselves as strong, independent and sometimes solely focused on their path these individuals see the benefits of symbiotic relationships like such. Others may make silly decisions that sever relationships or drift . These individuals attempt to foster this supportive network of friends.
     I would like to say thank you to all those friends who put in the effort. Thank you for the random wine tastings, coffee meet ups, potlucks and more. Thank you for being on the same wave length and thought process when the boys are gone. Thank you for taking the time to meet up when you're back in town even if it's only for a few days. This world is bizarre and borderline unexplainable to those not privy to it's membership but thank you to my co-citizens of it. I want to dedicate this post to those Navy friends who put in that effort for our friendship because our paths always come full circle. Love you all .