What do women really want

Ok lets face it, anyone in military relationship has spent countless hours planning the perfect gifts for their deployed loved one. We scrap book and bake then package up our perfect little gifts. We appreciate the work that our loved ones do and their sacrifice to our country...BUT...sometimes its nice get a lil something in return. Something that says "I appreciate you packing up the house and doing the whole PCS yourself" or "thank you for handling a deployments worth of smelly diapers"

I don't mean another post card of Bahrain. I mean a real thoughtful (I knew before I left that I would miss our anniversary and I planned ahead) gift.

Many anniversaries come and go while they are away. The lucky ones get pre-arranged flowers or the occasional fruit basket. Some even get a phone call or skype message (I'm a submariners wife so this is like Christmas).

Many guys set up pre-arranged flower deliveries to come for those special occasions or just as a way to mark the time.

What is the best gift you have received from your loved one during deployment?