Homecoming that didn't happen


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 in until Thursday, April 24th.  I fought back the tears as we were told we had to wait two more days.  We were only able to stay a couple of days as it was, now I will only be able to spend a couple of hours with him before I have to leave to go home.  This is one upset momma.  Should I mention that I also have one upset Grandpa?  That must be where I get the temper.  Hmmm.  


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