Passing out treats and toys to children in Kabul
One of many refugee camps
Villagers gather to receive donations sent by patriotic Americans like those at the FR Canteen
Home at last
Posted on 02/07/2006 6:59:41 PM PST by shezza
Just wanted to let my FReeper FRiends know that my darling husband is finally home from Afghanistan! We weren't expecting him until Wednesday or Thursday, but Monday night the phone rang.
"Do you think you could pick me up at the airport at 10:30?"
"10:30 when?"
"Uh, tonight?"
"Tonight??? I'll be there as soon as I can." I think we burned rubber backing out of the driveway.
Meanwhile, it was a dark and stormy night in Atlanta. The flight was repeatedly delayed. That's all the monitor said: Delayed. We passed the time pacing nervously back and forth in front of the revolving-door exit. (They don't let you go meet the planes any more. Only ticketed passengers are allowed into the terminal.) And so we waited.
A couple of passengers came through the revolving doors. "Is this the plane from Atlanta?" I asked one lady. "Charlotte," she replied. I looked at the monitor. The Charlotte flight was due in at 11:30. Was it that late already?
Atlanta flight: Delayed, still. Bad weather, someone said. And so we waited. It was nearly midnight.
Suddenly, without warning, a group of weary-looking travelers made their way through the exit. "Is this the plane from Atlanta?" I asked one man. "Yeah, Atlanta," he said.
I called the boys, who had been huddled around the lone vending machine trying to decide on a snack. "Dad's here! Come on, hurry!" I fumbled to get the camera ready, and we tried to peer past the metal gate blocking our view. And then, there he was.
Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that Scott is home, safe and sound. We appreciate all of the prayers, support and words of encouragement while he was deployed. Freedom is such a noble cause, and I couldn't be more proud to support his mission on behalf of this great nation.
Feel free to join me in welcoming home my soldier from his tour of duty in Afghanistan.
One of many refugee camps
Villagers gather to receive donations sent by patriotic Americans like those at the FR Canteen
Home at last
Bravo! Thanks for serving hero.
Great!
Welcome home, God bless, and thanks for your faithful service!
Fantastic! Good for both of you.
Great! I know how I felt when my son came home.
Great....I am very happy for your whole family...and I want to thank your husband for his service and you and family also...
SALUTE!!!
Tell him thanks. God bless.
Gee, the women still wear those awful blue blankets...?
I just loved reading this. It was so human and touching and just the way these things go, I felt like I could have been there. May God bless you all and heartfelt thanks to our returning warrior and to you for your steadfast support and patience.
Great pics. Thank you for your sacrifice of being without your husband for so long, which is as noble as his service.
WOOHOO!!! I'm so very happy that he made it home safely to you!! I'm so grateful to you both for your sacrifices to help keep us safe and free!
This might not be the best time to ask this....but, when you and your husband have had time to celebrate...
Do you think you could ask him what he thinks is the reason that so many women in Afghanistan are still wearing their burqas...
I am not being critical...just curious.
Thanks again
sleuth
Congratulations!
God bless America, and your soldier.
Ping!
Huzzah!
Welcome home to another of America's finest.
God bless you all.
THANK YOU for sharing this!!! Oh BOY OH BOY!!! An unexpected phone call....I'm grinning, ear to ear.
Please thank him for his service!
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