Last week, our family friend came home from the Army, after being in Afghanistan and Germany. I wanted Abby to get to see the soldiers get off the bus, with the families waiting with signs and tears of joy. But alas, our friend was the only one coming home that day, so there would be no rally to attend. His mother told me that even when he had the opportunity to visit home, there was never that moment of a crowd of people welcoming him home with all the fanfare each soldier richly deserves.
So we gave it to him. As best we could.
My girl scout troop made 3 signs welcoming Jon home. We hung streamers from the signs. Jon wasn't arriving at the airport until 10 p.m. so I knew Abby wouldn't be able to wait to see him on a school night. It happened that the night he was to arrive was a deadly windy night and our signs would have lasted on his door about 2 minutes, so his parents allowed me to decorate in his house so he was welcomed with our signs, respect and love.
Thanks for your service to all members of the military and Welcome Home Jon.
Got a friend who needs to be thanked for any reason? Do it. Damn, it feels good saying "thanks".
Oh - and thanks for reading.
Sarah
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