Homecoming

Sorry for the long delay!  There's not a whole lot of time for blogging now that my love is home, but I wanted to dedicate a post to his wonderful homecoming.

Homecoming was amazing!  In fact, the amazingness started with him first arriving in the US.  He was in Texas for about a week, but that week was great!  We could text and call whenever we wanted.  Sometimes I would call him in the middle of the day just to say hi, because I could.  I was crazy busy that week with getting everything ready for his homecoming.  I made "camo" Rice Krispies treats, angel food cake, and chili.  I hung a welcome home banner and balloons outside.  (Thank you www.buildasign.com/Troops for the free sign!!)  I also prepared a little welcome home bag for him with a sampler of beer from a local micro brewery, some salt water taffy, and the best gift of all: his renewed Costco membership.

The night before homecoming I stayed up until midnight to change my deployment countdown for the last time.  000 looked wonderful!

I think J's flight was scheduled to arrive at 10:00 p.m.  I cleaned most of the day and then just waited for the clock to tick.  I couldn't believe it when it was time to leave. 

The airport was so much fun.  There were three flights that night with troops from J's unit.  J was on the last flight.  I thought this would drive me crazy waiting, but I enjoyed watching the homecomings.  There really is nothing more wonderful than seeing loved ones reunited.  So much happiness!  It was also fun getting to chat with the parents and significant others while we waited.  Everyone was excited!

Then the time came for J's flight to land.  It was DELAYED!  Ok, not by long, but when you've waited a year, you really do not want to wait an extra ten minutes.  Then he texted me, "Landed!"  I walked a little closer to where the security gate stood.  I had seen so many troops in uniform come through by that point that I almost couldn't believe it when I glimpsed J walking toward me.  He was walking with one of his friends and I thought, "Is that...?  Is that...?  Oh my gosh, it's J!!!"  And then I ran toward him!  Within seconds I was in his arms!  The most amazing feeling in the world!!