Late Friday night there was a wonderful celebration.....a homecoming! Our son-in-law Chris returned from serving eight months with the Navy SeaBees in Afghanistan....what a wonderful night. The time for their arrival was changed again and again....and Janelle found out at 11:00 pm that they were landing at 11:30 pm. You want to talk about shifting into high gear....this was like shifting into mach 4! Getting the older boys out of bed....getting everyone dressed and out the door....whew!!! I don't think Janelle even knew what she was wearing....all she was concerned about was being there when the buses loaded with the guys pulled up on "The Grinder" and discharged their occupants into the waiting arms of friends and loved ones. We made it...thank goodness....and when the buses (five of 'em) came into sight a roar went up from the waiting crowd....
Unbridled joy....that was the emotion that swirled all around....and it was an honor to be part of welcoming these heroes home. ANY military member who serves our country is a hero in our book!
We were excited to be a part of welcoming Chris home, but we almost feel like we were intruding on a very private time....a daddy and husband coming home to his family. To a wife who had dealt with all kinds of situations, had felt overwhelmed at times but who had always managed to do what needed to be done. To two little boys who had missed their daddy terribly, but who were also proud of him. To a new son that he was meeting for the first time. Joy, smiles, hugs, tears, kisses....
Welcome home, Chris....husband, daddy, son, friend, soldier, hero.....we ALL love you!
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