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Family Matters:  He came home for a visit!!!!  |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
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RuralSuburbia
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Leslie
Northern CA
USA
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 Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 12:25:51 PM
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He looks tired but happy! And WOW what gorgeous country!!
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 12:32:26 PM
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He is exhausted for sure. Although he wanted to do this hike, being able to see "green" and breath fresh mountain air did him a world of good. I felt so bad for him, our times are different. Over there he would be asleep while we are awake and vise versa. Catching up on sleep for the next few days is on his agenda for sure.
We were fortunate that the sun was out for the hike, as soon as we came down and got into the car the rain started.
Joanna #566
JojoNH
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
843 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 1:30:16 PM
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Joanna I'm so glad you got to see your son! I can't even begin to imagine how much you miss him while he's over seas. XOXOXOX
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 2:09:02 PM
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So happy for you, and please tell him thank you from my family. My son has been home with his family now for 18 months after doing a double tour in Iraq. We had a huge party and everyone was here, I am so thankful for all our soldiers!
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Cabinprincess
True Blue Farmgirl
682 Posts
Melody June
Athens
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 2:19:09 PM
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Hi Joanna,
Will you please give him a huge hug and a sincere "THANK YOU" for his service. So wonderful he's in your presence if even for just a little bit.
Smiles, Melody June
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 2:34:05 PM
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Thank you Everyone! I will pass on your messages to him for sure!!
We really made the most of the time we had together. . that is why he is so tired!! LOL!! I miss him so much while he is gone, so we do our best to stay in touch when we can. The pictures help both of us cope too. Needless to say just how proud I am of him!!
Joanna #566
JojoNH
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 3:42:17 PM
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Joanna:
I thank your son for keeping all of us free. He surely is a handsome man. Let your son know that he shall be in my prayers.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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horse
True Blue Farmgirl
371 Posts
laura
pontotoc
mississippi
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 6:36:13 PM
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| glad your son got to come home...i don't know when my son will be able to have a leave. before he left i told him that when he gets his leave to go somewhere he wanted to go. even tho i want him home..saying goodbye to him before he deployed was very hard on me and the family... |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 7:57:40 PM
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I know exactly how you feel. It has been a very tough time for me as well. I hope your son is able to come home and see you soon! Believe me, once they have the opportunity to take leave the only place they want to go is home. Please thank your son from all of us for his service, it is a great sacrifice he is making and we deeply appreciate what he is doing.
Joanna #566
JojoNH
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Julia
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Julia
Shelton
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 10:50:30 PM
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What a blessing we have to have young men and women give of theirselves to protect us. My prayers and blessing to your son!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 03:57:13 AM
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So happy for you Joanna getting to see your son and give him a big old bear hug must have been wonderful. My nephew is Air Force and still in Northern Iraq and expected home in August from his first tour over there. I know his mom and our whole family will be so happy when he comes home. God Bless and protect your son and any others serving their country. Very brave young men and women!
Happy farmgirl sister #353
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 04:18:20 AM
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Thank you Julia and Cheryl Poor guy, every time he turned around there was mom hugging him, kissing him, LOL!!! On the ride up his gf had a bet going . . . "you won't even have the car stopped before your mom will be leaning inside the car window hugging and kissing you!" his reply was, "naw, she will just pull me out the door as soon as I open it". . . she won the bet!
Cheryl, hope your son makes it home to see you in August! Please thank him from all of us for his service!! I so agree with you, they leave as children and come back as adults. They are all so brave and we so appreciate all that they do!!
Joanna #566
JojoNH
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 10:50:46 AM
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What a beautiful view. I am so glad he's home and maybe can get some much needed rest there. Hope ya'll have a great time together. Thank him for me for doing what he's doing for our country.
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
1984 Posts |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9092 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Family Matters: He came home for a visit!!!! |
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He came home for a visit!!!!
