After ten days in Florida Doug returned late last night. He had planned on getting back today, but since he had finished what he needed to get done, he was able to move his flight up a day. The trip back was easy except for the last five minutes which was full of turbulence. Doug said that everyone cheered when he landed.
I was ready to cheer once Doug got home. This was the longest that he had been gone for work since 1997 when he worked for Crowe Chizek and was stranded in Nebraska for two weeks. Although I was really dreading the time apart, overall it went well. Cam and I adjusted pretty well. It was definitely quiet in our house at night and a couple of evenings felt fairly long, but we kept busy which really helped. I was impressed with our eating habits as we cooked as healthy as Doug does when he's home and only ordered out for three meals.
Doug's time in Ocala was productive from a work stand point. There will be a lot to do in the upcoming months, but he did get a good jump on several projects. Unlike us he did have to order out a lot as that was most convenient for him. Subway was the staple, but he did get to try Popeye's and a couple of pizza places as well. While he was gone he found time to tour Ocala and get to know it a little better and to visit his Dad which was a wonderful benefit to his time away from home. The best news while he was away was the opening of vaccinations and knowing that when he got back that I would already have my first shot and he would be in line to get his. That will make his next trip a lot safer. I am not looking forward to April 5th when he leaves again, but for now I am extremely thankful to have him home for the next three weeks.
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