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Back from Iraq
The house was ready for his return!
We're finally all home! I love the song "On my Front Porch Looking In" because the view I love the most is that of our family together again and at home!
At the local Sunoco station, they will post anything you want on the sign outside the store. We wanted everyone in town to know Nathaniel was home. I had to beg to get this picture!
A future soldier - this boy definitely wanted to follow in his daddy's footsteps.
I loved his shirt! His Daddy is the chaplain that was with the troops for the whole year.
Picture with a dignitary! This is U.S. Senator Brown from Ohio who welcomed the troops home and made a speech at the ceremony.
Travis went with us to get his buddy, Nate. Travis and Nathaniel were security guards at the mall together, but I think they goofed off more than they patrolled. Travis is now a policeman and you will also see him at the wedding. Nathaniel and Kim's wedding will be one of the safest events you will attend. Between soldiers, cops, and security guards, everything will be covered!
Big brother is back to take his official place in the lineup. Lauren and Micah missed Nathaniel a lot and we all prayed for him daily. Our shirts say it all. He is our hero!
The happy couple finally reunited.
This is Ben - Nathaniel's roommate for 16 months. They got along great. He is a real family man and a great friend. You will see him at the wedding!
Prayer is still alive in America - especially among soldiers. The Commander led everyone in prayer thanking God for safety and for the dedication of the troops.
The place erupted when the troops entered. Nathaniel is fifth from the left. He looks the same but definitely has returned a man. At this point, we were all crying - happy tears!
This little girl had no idea of the importance of the day, but she waved her flag and waited for her Daddy. There were quite a few kids who gave up their mom or dad for a year - including Nathaniel's roommate who has only seen his son one time.
The band played patriotic music that added to the atmosphere of the day.
Here we are waiting - the last hour was the hardest! We went to Columbus to the Army Reserve Center where the families waited for their soldiers. The atmosphere was incredible. Everyone had t-shirts on with pictures or names of their soldiers, an Army band played patriotic music, we ate lunch, and the room was filled with anticipation, balloons, signs, banners, and excitement. Across from us, an older gentleman sat in his chair and sobbed as the band played - way before the troops showed up. He was probably a veteran waiting for a grandchild to come home. It was really sweet. We were very proud to be Americans.
The house was ready for his return!
We're finally all home! I love the song "On my Front Porch Looking In" because the view I love the most is that of our family together again and at home!
At the local Sunoco station, they will post anything you want on the sign outside the store. We wanted everyone in town to know Nathaniel was home. I had to beg to get this picture!
A future soldier - this boy definitely wanted to follow in his daddy's footsteps.
I loved his shirt! His Daddy is the chaplain that was with the troops for the whole year.
Picture with a dignitary! This is U.S. Senator Brown from Ohio who welcomed the troops home and made a speech at the ceremony.
Travis went with us to get his buddy, Nate. Travis and Nathaniel were security guards at the mall together, but I think they goofed off more than they patrolled. Travis is now a policeman and you will also see him at the wedding. Nathaniel and Kim's wedding will be one of the safest events you will attend. Between soldiers, cops, and security guards, everything will be covered!
Big brother is back to take his official place in the lineup. Lauren and Micah missed Nathaniel a lot and we all prayed for him daily. Our shirts say it all. He is our hero!
The happy couple finally reunited.
This is Ben - Nathaniel's roommate for 16 months. They got along great. He is a real family man and a great friend. You will see him at the wedding!
Prayer is still alive in America - especially among soldiers. The Commander led everyone in prayer thanking God for safety and for the dedication of the troops.
The place erupted when the troops entered. Nathaniel is fifth from the left. He looks the same but definitely has returned a man. At this point, we were all crying - happy tears!
This little girl had no idea of the importance of the day, but she waved her flag and waited for her Daddy. There were quite a few kids who gave up their mom or dad for a year - including Nathaniel's roommate who has only seen his son one time.
The band played patriotic music that added to the atmosphere of the day.
Here we are waiting - the last hour was the hardest! We went to Columbus to the Army Reserve Center where the families waited for their soldiers. The atmosphere was incredible. Everyone had t-shirts on with pictures or names of their soldiers, an Army band played patriotic music, we ate lunch, and the room was filled with anticipation, balloons, signs, banners, and excitement. Across from us, an older gentleman sat in his chair and sobbed as the band played - way before the troops showed up. He was probably a veteran waiting for a grandchild to come home. It was really sweet. We were very proud to be Americans.
3 comments:
We are happy he is home and safe! Enjoy each other!
Love, Scott, Jenny and the kids
YAY!! I'm so excited Nathaniel is home and all prayers have been answered. I cried the whole time I was looking at the pictures--happy tears! We can't wait to see everyone. lots of love
kerri
Welcome Home Nathaniel. I had tears in my eyes reading this blog. We are so glad that all our prayers were answered and you are home safe and sound. We are so proud of you. Hope your Mom fixes all your favorite meals. Hope to see you soon!
Love, Uncle Allen and Aunt Marlene
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