May 3, 2008

Desire' is finally HOME!The Trip, The Ceremony

It's time to go! Kevin's just a little excited

The kids are loaded up and ready to go

And we are off

Some of us didn't make it too far

And some of us were so excited, we just passed out

It was a long ride

Kevin knows this will be the last time he will get to drive Desire's truck

On the road

Look what we found along the way

Talladega!

Our Heros!

We made it to the base, Ft. McClellan

The decorations were great!

Then we start the long wait

Very long wait.....

The boy was all decked out for his sister's home coming

We wait

And wait......

And wait.....

And wait.......

And practice waving the flag....

The BUS!!
Being escorted in by the Patriot Guard Riders!


Patriot Guard Riders

Showing their support

Finally! We get to hug her

Isaac finally gets to hold his Mama!

Bella is a little more cautious

She's second in line as the came in

Thanking God for their safe return
Remembering those who still fight.

The speaches

More speaches


Thank you Partriot Guard Riders!

It was so good to see her smilin' face in person again.

Yes, she's short

The Salute

The Medals

Four Medals for her service in Iraq

10 comments:

Unknown said...

I know your whole family must be so proud that Desire is home. I'm so proud for you all. And tell her, for me, that we can never thank her enough for what she has done for our country.
Myra<><

kathy said...

I am so glad she made it home. I am sure your family was happy to hold her in your arms and see her .

I hope she is home for good soon !!

God bless you nad your family

Kathleen

Georgia said...

As a military retiree, I understand the sacrifices families make. Thank you for your families service and I'm glad she is home safe.

CraftyCarole said...

YAY she's home!!!!!!! tears in my eyes... hope she gets to stay home soon....

Unknown said...

I am sure that you whole family is so pleased to have your daughter/wife/mother/friend home. You must be so proud of her.

God bless you all
Jennifer (Australia)

6060 said...

Thank you very much for what she did to our country. Many many thanks to her and to her coworkers too.

God bless you all
Clara

butterflycrochet said...

So glad she is home! I know you are all thrilled/relieved!
We owe so much to those who serve.
God Bless all of you.
Wanda

~Lynn~ said...

Thank you for sharing this with us! I know how hard it is to be on the waiting end of it! Take care and God Bless you all!

KNIT ON!!

Lavahlo said...

WOOHOO!! How awesome she made it home safe and sound!!
We Thank you!!

setters said...

I'm so happy for you all that she's home safely!!

Lucy UK

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