Jamie's homecoming from Iraq was definitely one of the most exciting things that I have ever been able to be a part of. After being gone for 15 months (minus the very short leave he was able to take when Cian was born) we were all very excited & anxious to have him home. The buses came in around 11pm that Sunday night. After several hours of waiting in the cold, there were hundreds of people eagerly awaiting their soldier's arrival. When the buses pulled up across from the fields where all the family & friends were waiting, all the soldiers got out on the opposite side & were not seen until the buses drove away. (I felt like we were in an episode of Extreme Makeover Home Edition when everyone is shouting "Move that BUS!") Then we had to wait even a little longer for the speech. Luckily it was short, sweet & to the point. Next it was a mad dash to go find Jamie!
Betty, Mackenzie, Mom & Don
Harley, Rose & Amy....anxiously waiting for Jamie
Cian & Papa Bear
The buses just arrived!!!
And they're off!
Reunited at LONG last!
Harley loving on her daddy.:)
The last time Cian saw Jamie was for only a couple of weeks after Cian was born (11 months ago!!!!) But there was no doubt, he recognized his Daddy right away!
Kisses for Daddy
Jamie & his dad
2 comments:
Wow, what an experience. I can't imagine being away from my family for so long! I am glad he is home!
That is so exciting!!!
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