Happy are we met, happy have we been, happy may we part and happy meet again

I realize the title of this blog may not sound grammatically correct but I found it on Pinterest and it is an old friendship quote. It really makes me think about my military friends. It makes me grateful for the ones I am currently stationed with, the ones I will be leaving or will be leaving me, and the ones I will meet again :)

My family moved around growing up. We moved around a lot. Including colleges, I've been to 25 schools. As a freshman in high school I went to 4 schools in one year. Needless to say I didn't have very many "friends". We barely stuck around long enough to learn the kids names. Despite all our moving I am blessed enough to have a best friend from High school, one from college, and a close friend I met through working while at college.

When I met Isaac I was super excited that he was going to be in the military. I actually love moving. I love going to new places. I expected to meet people but not make friends. We've only been in 5 years and moved to 2 bases. But the friendships I have made have been wonderful. They have taken me by complete surprise. It usually takes a long time to make a true friend. However, I have found in the military lifestyle that there is an automatic connection. We are more than friends, we are a family. I wish I could name all of my wonderful friends and what they have done for me but there would not be enough time. I know they are there for me in any time zone. I know I can Skype with them and it's like we are still sitting on a porch talking about life, that I can call at 11pm when I need encouragement that I'm doing an ok job with my kids, when I need prayer, when I need someone to go to lunch with, when I need to have a baby they will watch my son, bring me meals, and throw me a shower. They are there for me months a head of time or I can literally show up on their door step. They are there for my laughter and tears. The good times and bad. They are my family away from family and I am so so blessed to have them in my life. So, to all my military family. Thank you! Thanks for the big things and the small things. I am so blessed to have met you. I am glad God brought us into each others life's. Whether it be from being neighbors, husbands in the same squadrons, through another spouse, play group,or even at chic-fil-a. Thank you for being my true friends and family. Love you all!