It is, and I would agree that I am exceptionally fortunate. While I have of course served on other ships and undoubtedly will be assigned to others in the future, as is the case with any Starfleet officer, among the crew of the Enterprise is the only place thus far I have felt that I belong.
[ He's really getting acquainted with the emotional aspect of missing his friends here. Though, of course, they aren't all absent - he would never call the imprisonment of the Captain fortunate, but a familiar face is still something to be grateful for. ]
I would, of course, hope that most who serve aboard ships are similarly fortunate - certainly inclusive of your vessel.