When Will Our Troops Finally Come Home?

[ihavethetools]

Some of you may remember that my oldest SSgt son is in Iraq. Well just for a few more hours. Their unit is leaving tomorrow!!! The rotation team arrived today....so now we keep them in our prayers...as well as all our troops.
We are elated, rejoicing and praising God for a successful mission and his safe return home.
He won't arrive home for 8 days, but at least he's out of enemy territory for now!

*Jumping up and down....praising God, like the man in Acts, "he went running and leaping and praising God." LOL

Kris

 

[pamperedlinda]

So, how do you really feel!? Congrats, I know you will be so happy to have your baby home!

 

[DebbieJ]

Kris, that is awesome!!! PRAISE GOD!!

Our former pastor's son is there right now. DH's best friend from HS was there a while back. Scary, scary stuff.

 

[kearstin]

That's the best news! I'll be keeping your son and his unit in my thoughts.

 

[SillyChef]

OMGosh! That is SO AWESOME!!!! I'm praying for those still there! I am so elated that your son is safe and coming home!!!!!

 

[ihavethetools]

Thanks you guys.
LOL Linda, I feel ummm well let me think. Happy. LOL
Actually more like bouncing off the walls...or ready to.
Now we gotta work on our Welcome Home sign and getting flags to wave when they come through that terminal gate. Oh my gosh, I can't wait.
It is his third, well no fourth deployment overseas, and this one was the longest and most dangerous.

(I also have added that rotation unit to my long list of prayers).

Kris

 

[janetupnorth]

Glad to hear he's been safe so far...praying that the travels are safe too. TRY to get some sleep tonight!!!!

 

[Bexs50]

So happy for you and your son. I sort of know how your feeling...my best friend is leaving Iraq on Feb. 27th! He then goes to Kuwait, then to New Jersey and then on home to us. Its such a relief and a feeling of elation...

 

[letscook04]

That is SO AWESOME!!!!

 

[PampMomof3]

Congrats! I'm so happy that he made it through safe and you'll feel him hugging back in your arms! I will be keeping all of our troops in my prayers!!!

 

[lacychef]

Congrats; I'm happy for you I wish all of our brave soldiers could come home safe.

 

[MicheleC]

That's wonderful news. We are so fortunate to have men like your son who are willing to get the job done! Thank you.

 

[mandydollie]

I'm so happy for you and your family. You are all in my thoughts! God bless your son and for all those who protect our country!

 

[ange13]

It is a wonderful feeling, proud, happy, safe, etc!!!!

My step son came home just before Thanksgiving, he may still get redeployed, but no news yet.

My son in law is still stationed there, although he is home on R&R right now. Good to "feel" them at home. wish he didn't have to go back. he is close to the front lines and has had a few scares already.

I wish there was an easy button for this war!

 

[nikked]

My DH's been active duty for 21+ years. It's a wonderful feeling to have a loved one/friend/anyone you know home safely! Congratulations. We will continue to pray for a safe trip home and an easy transition.

 

[MelissaK]

Thats awsome! Homecomings are the best. Enjoy them and Praise God he is safe!

 

[sillylittlechef]

I remember how excited, happy, relieved, overjoyed I was when my husband returned home from Iraq. We met him in Indiana (they had to stay there a few weeks before they could come home) and I was so excited! (In fact we skipped dinner and created our 3rd child that night! )
he is set to return to Iraq early 2008. Still hoping the situation over there changes before then, but I know that he is soooo proud to serve and it's something he feels is his duty. I now have a son and worry about how things will be when he grows up, and inside I pray that he will steer clear of the military, but when duty calls....
I am so proud of all our men and women who serve without question for our country!

 

[ihavethetools]

I too wish there were an "Easy Button" for the war. Unfortunately there isn't.
My prayers too for those still over there, and the blessed rotation group that replaced the unit my son is in.

My other son is based in Hawaii and no chance of deployment for him for another 1 and 1/2 years as he's still training for his job. Well not so true, whatever the govt. says he has to do he has to do. So far, he's been able to keep in what he does, Structural Maintanance. The boy now a man who used to be afraid of heights now stands on top of a seven story airplane (I think it is, but it's the C-17 Globalmaster). YIKES!

The thing that helped me put in to perspective with my son's deployment was that even when he comes home, there is always something we can choose to worry about with our children. He has chosen a rather dangerous career field, not quite there yet though (he's only 24, has time still). However Maybe after this deployment he has rethought his career choice, he wants to be undercover narcotics.

So anyway, I'm rambling.
Thanks you all for your prayers and words of support.

Kris

 

[dannyzmom]

Some of you may remember that my oldest SSgt son is in Iraq. Well just for a few more hours. Their unit is leaving tomorrow!!! The rotation team arrived today....so now we keep them in our prayers...as well as all our troops.
We are elated, rejoicing and praising God for a successful mission and his safe return home.
He won't arrive home for 8 days, but at least he's out of enemy territory for now!

*Jumping up and down....praising God, like the man in Acts, "he went running and leaping and praising God." LOL

Kris

So glad to hear he is coming home safely!! Tell him I said THANK YOU for fighting for our freedom!! I appreciate our soldiers more than words can say!

 

[pamperedharriet]

How wonderful to hear news of someone coming home and safely! Have a great reunion!!!!