the countdown begins.

some pretty fabulous news came our way recently:

my soldier is coming home early!!!!!

end of april!!!!!

it's literally the BEST belated christmas/valentine's/early birthday/easter/LIFE present

i could ever ask for.

it's only (only?) about 7 weeks before

he was originally scheduled to touch down on american soil,

but that's 7 weeks of knowing, when i go to bed at night,

that he's safe & sound.

that's 7 more weeks that he can enjoy carpet, his own space,

a good glass of wine, regular bathrooms, and hot showers.

and some smooches from this gal.

scenes from his last homecoming in 2008:

 something like 6am and freezing tennessee weather. american flags? you bet.

 waiting and waiting in the hangar/auditorium.

 more waiting. some women were all dolled up,

i wore tennis shoes and a fleece. {it was 6am!}

 plane's landed! blurry picture probably out of excitement!

 these planes are no joke.

 soldiers deboarding. i was probably hysterical at this point,

but trying to keep it cool.

 returning gear, sun rising.

 like a game show...they're right behind those doors!

 greeted by people who have been holding their breath 
since the day they left.
amazing. 

 heart bursting with pride & joy right about now.

 

love this soldier of mine.

bring on homecoming #2!

p.s. josette goff, you get ready, girlfriend. 

prepare your heart for bursting.