Surrendered

I wanted to share another video that really did touch me as a mom and American.  This video is the prayer that was said over the men and women that returned from Afghanistan.  Good to know that our military still recognizes the power in prayer. Also, I threw in a couple of pictures of my soldier.  I am glad to see him back in one piece.

It’s official, my son is back in the states.  We were able to see his plane land and what a great moment that was.  After turning in their weapons they were bused to the Soldiers Field House where family and friends were waiting.  As they marched in, the room went crazy cheering for their loved ones.  It was such a great moment.  They were prayed over and then released to reunite with their family.  Jeremiah was so glad to see us and we him.  I just wanted to hold on forever, but I had to share him with his dad and grandparents.  I have pretty much watched him all day.  I can’t take my eyes off him.  He really looks good.  We made a quick stop at the PX on base so he could buy himself some “civies” (street clothes) his others are in storage.  Then whisked him off to eat some lunch.  He is staying with us tonight, but we will have to return him by 11:00 tomorrow morning.  We will see him for only a short while, but he keeps reassuring me that he will be home for a month in 3 weeks.  Wha...

Dan and I spent the day in Seattle with my Dad and Mom.  We had a great time.  After yesterday's disappointment, it was a nice day with my parents.  We walked to Pikes Place and shopped for a couple of hours.  We saw the workers tie up a customer and throw fish over her head.  It was fun to watch.  Pikes Fish Market is the place where that the "Fish" books were written about.  Dan and Dad went up the Space Needle while Mom and I had coffee at Starbucks of course.  Then we rode the Ducks.  The Ducks were a truck that turned into a boat.  We toured Seattle on land and sea.  Our driver was a pirate that had a parade of different hats and songs.  We ended the day taking a tour of not sure where (we got lost) and a stop at Cold Stone Creamery.  Dan is now napping and I have checked in at work for a quick glance at how things are going.  Overall, it has been a great day, and I am blessed.   NEWSFLASH:  Jeremiah just called me.  He is in New Jersey and he will be here tomorrow m...

He was so close, but he isn't home yet.  Monday, April 21st my Dad, my Mom, my Husband and I left Visalia for Fort Lewis Washington to greet our son when he arrived on Tuesday, April 22nd.  He was due in at 10:55 a.m..  We found that his flight was delayed until 2:55, so off to the hotel we headed for a little shut eye.  We had driven straight through all night(15 hour drive) to get there on time and we were all exhausted.  Back to the base we headed at 2:oo p.m. , after a quick stop for gas, we arrived to await the arrival of our son and others from the 66th MP company.  After several delays and announcements the plane finally arrived.  We were able to watch through a televised feed the plane touchdown and the unboarding of the troops.  We looked at each soldier, there were over 100 on this flight, yet we couldn't find the face of our beloved son.  Well, long story short we found out after 5 1/2 hours of waiting his arrival, he was bumped from this flight and now isn't due...

I could not help but share this short video of Tim.  He was marching with joy because a certain American Idol contestant was voted off last week.  I won't mention who it was, but his reaction was priceless.  We live a sad, sad life.  

I am on the countdown until my son returns to the states.  20 days.  I am so excited I am beside myself.  He has been gone for too long.  He left for Afghanistan January 2007.  He was able to come home in July for a couple of weeks, but it wasn't long enough.  I can't wait to smell him.  I know I am weird, but there is nothing like the smell of your child.  Ask God.  Dan and I are thinking of driving up to Washington to greet him if we can scramble the money together.  Pray that we can.  Then, he will be home on May 13th for a whole month.  I will be so happy to have all my boys together again.