Mar 25 2007
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“Do you know what today is?” Hubby’s mom quizzed us in the church parking lot as we were saying our goodbyes following the morning service.
I quickly scanned my brain for birthdays, anniversaries or other dates of interest and came up with “no results match your search criteria.” Even Hubby was stumped.
“It’s the day you came back from Iraq,” she grinned from ear-to-ear. Undoubtedly, one of the happiest days in all of our lives. Hubby’s safe return from a year-long deployment to a warzone is certainly an event to celebrate. It’s been two years since.
It’s amazing how quickly we forget those long months apart, the painful goodbyes that ripped my heart out at the end of every brief, but precious phone call, and the countless prayers lifted for Hubby’s safety and prompt return.
Two years. Time flies and we have settled into our common lives once again. Those moments seem so far away.
It reminds me that I am already blessed. I have a beautiful and loving family: my husband, parents, and in-laws — all of whom I am so thankful for. Everything else is just gravy.
A 30-something Christian girl, blissfully wedded to her perfect match (the yang to her yin) of 14 years. Living life in Hawaii, less than 5 miles from her hometown, a slave to her mortgage payment, but seeking balance in her pursuit of family, faith, recreation, and rest.
Congratulations.
2 years is a long time, especially as we often take minutes for granted. I am so proud that your Hubby dedicated part of his life to our country, that is something you both will not forget and will always be admired and respected for.
I am happy for you both. Above all, I thank you both for your time overseas…both of you made it home safely.
Congratulations.
Wow, that’s a good thing to celebrate.
I’ve been out of the military for a while, and actually discharged as the problems started brewing up. I probably would have become a lifer, but realized the military life was just not for me. I had enough of it, being a military brat. Besides, I’m a diabetic, and not sure how long they would have let me stay in anyways.
But thanks for serving time overseas. I’ve got many friends who are still over there, and they’re still hanging on.
Egads. I didn’t realize it either. Had to look in my ol’ books. I got back almost 3 years ago. Woo! I wish I had the homecoming illustrated in your photo. The curses of being single I guess. Well, single again so I’m looking forward to my next deployment.
Because I’m crazy like that.
*hug* luv ya auntie!
the time has flown.
hubby returned a few days
before little munchkin was born!
love the foto, donna.
so full of joy and love.
wow….2 years already?! no way!! time sure does fly but i’m glad everything is so peaceful now (for the most part right?) and what’s most important is that he’s by your side again.