Yes, my Colonel is HOME!
Took him 6 days to get to us.
He arrived home last Wednesday.
My son took the pictures and you can he was only focusing on his dad.
But that's okay!
I do love this one!
One big happy family!
When he walked through the security gates, the guards started applauding.
Wonderful.
A cake to celebrate!
He returns to Afghanistan on the 27th.
But until then he's home, safe and sound.
It feels as if he never left.
All is right in my world.
Thank you Lord.
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Annesphamily says
What a terrific looking family! God is good. He is very good. Anne
Diana says
Just popping back over to see how you are doing!
Haddock says
That must have been a real happy moment.
Good to see those happy happy pics.
Just A Gal... says
I am so happy you had so much time to spend with him.....
Hope you are doing okay.... know how that return feels...
With all my heart...Big Hugs!!!
Just A Gal...
Beautiful pear tree lane says
Hi Lois, I am stopping by to say hi and to check in on you. as I knew the Colonel would be leaving soon. Please know I think of you and your family often and pray for you.
Hugs,
Sue
Madison says
That was from me, Lois. I didn't realize Maddy was signed into Blogger and not me! HA!!
smiles
Becky
Madison says
Praying for you, dear Lois. You have been on my heart and mind continually. Trusting God to strengthen you and give you peace.
Lots of love,
Becky
A Hint of Home says
Hey sweet friend! I just wanted to check in on you.
I know these are difficult days.
I'm praying for you.
I hope you can feel all our prayers and good wishes for you and the colonel.
Thanks for your sweet comments on my blog.
Jennifer says
Hope you are having the best time ever!!!
Debbie says
I'm late reading your post. You posted about a week ago, but I'm so happy (and am crying) to see your family reunited even if for a short time. Great pictures! Tell the General it's time for a promotion. Go Army! (My dad and FIL were Army men.) God bless our military men and women!
Carrie of Farming On Faith says
Oh I don't know how I missed this.
I am so happy for you all.
Welcome Home and Thank you!
There Is No Place Like Home says
O Lois I am so happy for you guys!! I Hope your time together feels like forever! Hope all is well...Thank the Lord!
Diana says
I, too, am thrilled that you and your family have been brought together once again! Thank him for his service.
I enjoyed my first visit. Will be following....
Come see me soon.
Charli and me says
I'm so happy for all of you!! Enjoy your time together ♥
outdoor.mom says
i was just thinking of you today!! i am so happy you have him home. May God make the time together be extra special!!
Beautiful pear tree lane says
Welcome home Colonel!!
Lois I am so happy that you all get this time together, What a beautiful family you all are. Enjoy this time and please tell him I will continue to pray for him and you all. And please tell the Colonel how much I appreciate what he and all of our service men and women are doing. My father retired from military service and they all hold a special place n my heart!
Many blessings and hugs,
Sue
Jacquelyn Stager says
Lois, I've been wondering how its going and I'm SO HAPPY to hear the Colonel got to come home for a visit. Blessings to all of you as you enjoy this precious time. I add my thanks again with the rest to him for his service. Was this a total surprise?? How much longer after he goes back? love and prayers!
A Hint of Home says
This is one happy occassion and I am thrilled he is home safely. Enjoy every minute! I'm sure you will.
Look forward to you posting again after his return.
Praying for all of you!
Miss Jen says
Awww..... I am SO happy for you all!!!
Enjoy your time with him!!
Many Blessings~ Jen ♥
Rhondi says
I am so happy for you that your husband is home!I know you will enjoy it even if it's for a chort time.
Sandra says
So happy for your family. Tell him a big THANK YOU for serving this wonderful country.
Sandra says
Praise God! so glad he's home and hope you make precious memories. My nephew was, recently, home for two weeks but is back in Afghanistan now.
Jess says
Hi Lois,
Just had to add my heartfelt greetings, smiles and prayers of thanksgiving! The photos are PRECIOUS.
Enjoy each other and know you are all loved deeply.
((HUGS!!!))
Jill says
LOIS!!! No joke, I just teared up. I can't tell you how happy I am that he's home!!! ENJOY YOUR TIME!
Chatty Crone says
I know you are so excited and relieved and happy and loving and scared all at the same time.
God bless you all. Enjoy the time!
sandie
Christine says
May God bless you all.
Holly, the Old Western Gal says
I applaud him also. MANY THANKS to your brave husband for the job he does.
Linda C says
You all look so so happy! And I am so thrilled for you! Love these photos of you all.
Thank you all for your sacrifice and please give the Colonel our deepest thanks from our family for his service.
Praying for you all.
Hugs,
Linda
Loretta says
Oh Lois this brought tears to my eyes! The look of joy on your face made my day! Phil looks wonderful!I wish you, Phil, and the kids all the happiness you could ever want during this time together. Enjoy every minute! Hugs♥
Sharon says
Oh how wonderful for you.
I will continue to pray for him and all of those who are keeping us safe.
Will he still be home for good in Dec?
Hugs
Elena says
That is so awesome! How wonderful that he is home. I loved pictures. Happiness and joy on all of your faces:)
Liesa says
Oh Lois!!! I AM SOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD HAS TRULY BEEN GOOD TO BRING YOUR SWEETHEART HOME TO YOU ALL. ENJOY-ENJOY-ENJOY!
AND THANK THE COLONEL FOR ALL HE HAS DONE AND DOES.....THANK YOU COLONEL FROM THE GEORGE FAMILY IN MISSISSIPPI!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
LOVE,
LIESA
Susie Homemaker says
I am so happy for you all that the Colonel was able to come home safely for a visit...
He looks wonderful and the happiness on all your faces is just so great to see...
Continued prayers and thanks go out to him for his service...
Blessings,
Susie
Linda says
Lois this was a great surprise...I am so glad your honey is home for some R&R. The pictures show the joy you are all feeling. I hope you have a delightful time with him.
Thank him for me for his service to us...I know it costs our men a lot, and they sacrifice so much for us. We need to say Thanks much more than we do.
God Bless!
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
Ninny says
So glad he's home!!! Wish it were for good, but I'll keep you in my prayers to keep him safe!!
Liz
Joyce says
Good news to see your husband home on R&R. What wonderful photos of the family. You are all glowing in the group photo. Enjoy your time together.
Joyce
Jennifer says
HOORAH - how exciting for all of you!! I'm sure all is right with your world - and I hope all of you enjoy every minute!! Thanks for sharing the pictures - now stay off that computer:)
Carmen C. says
What a wonderful reunion, I'm all teared up!I know you will enjoy every minute of his time at home!!!! Thank him for his service and sacrifices!
At Home With Amy says
Praise the Lord Lois for your Husbands safe return to your family. I'm sure you have so much catching up to do. Wishing you happy days ahead.
Hugs,
AMY
Mama Hen says
So glad he is home!!!! And I know you are!!!!!!
Debbie says
Thank you Lord indeed! Lois, I'm so happy for you and your family. Just enjoy, enjoy, enjoy....
Nellie's Cozy place says
Oh Lois,
what a joy to my heart when I happened to look in my side panel at the blogs I follow and saw Welcome
Home, so I quickly went over to see if it was what I thought!! and sure enough it was!! My heart leapt for Joy and the tears flowed cause I knew all would be right in your world. That is so awesome,
Just wish it was for good!! but you enjoy every single second of it.
Give him our love and tell him we so appreciate everything he is doing to make our world a safe place.
Jackie says
Ah...this post just brought a smile to my face. I know you must be thrilled to have him home.
Tell your Colonel Thank You for his service and we very much appreciate the sacrifices he makes for us!
Jackie
Jane says
I'm so glad that the colonel is home and that you guys will have some time to spend together. As always, tell him I said thank you for his service!
Jane
Miss Debbie says
I am so happy for your family! Praise the Lord!
Christine says
Oh how wonderful for you all Lois!
I'm thrilled to bits for you!
Wondered what you'd been up to for the past week as we hadn't had a post from you but all is now clear!!
Blessings to you all
Christine
Redeemed By His Love says
Lois,
How exciting! Please tell him thank you for his service for America's freedom.
Enjoy your time.
Welcome Home, Colonel!
Cinner says
Oh Lois, I am so happy for you, this made me cry tears of joy. you are estatic, I can feel the love from all of you. enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. hugs to you and your family.
Debbie says
Oh Lois I am soo happy for you!! He looks wonderful and you all look soo happy. ENJOY every moment..HUGS, Debbie
BECKY says
What an absolute delight to see all of you reunited, Lois. It just fills my heart with joy. How much longer is his deployment once he is back over there?
Hug his neck for me and tell him I pray for him constantly and am deeply indebted to him for his service and sacrifice for our country.
Enjoy, dear friend, enjoy!
Love you bunches,
Becky
Flat Creek Farm says
So happy for all of you!! Just look at those huge, ginormous smiles!! Hugs to all... Tammy