If you're my friend on Facebook, you've already seen most of these pictures, but I need to put them here too and write a little about it "for the record." Yesterday was a long day for us, waiting for Brandon and Alicia to get home, but a waaayyyy longer day for them! It took them about 5 days to get home... the dark circles under their eyes showed the strain of the long trip home but it sure is great to have them here finally. They didn't get in until after 11pm, so by the time we stopped at the grocery store and then talked and talked, it was after 3am when we finally got to bed. They're staying at a hotel... we're looking forward to seeing them eventually today!
I staked out a place by the window to catch the first glimpse of them as they rounded the corner of the concourse...
It makes me think of all the "stories" that are waiting at an airport as people anxiously await their loved ones...
Ohh, that squeeze felt good!! (He's pretty skinny though!)
He said he'd kill ME if I made a fuss so I was really happy that Alicia's mom brought balloons and a banner!
I'm happy that Alicia can be home with him too... that they have this time together and with us.
Our first stop on the way home was at Wegmans, our grocery store, since he didn't bring any toiletries home. He didn't buy too much food-wise... he said he sort of forgot what he likes!
As we were sitting on a bench by check-out, waiting for him to get his things, I looked down and found a gift from God... a penny... I always find them at just the right time! In God we trust. (I wish I'd turned the penny over for the photo, and what's up with how creepy my hand looks?) It was so perfectly appropriate for the moment, since it's our trust in God that has gotten us through the last months.
How cool is this mug for Dave's Starbucks mug collection?!!
I'm a happy girl... it's soo good to have them home...
picture #4 was enough to start the waterworks. Both of you, eyes closed, just feeling your baby safe in your arms again, .... So happy for you all. Enjoy all of the time you get to spend together!
Posted by: SWRanches Donna | February 12, 2012 at 10:24 AM
What a wonderful homecoming!
Posted by: Marjie Kemper | February 12, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Such great pictures. Tear jerkers. So glad they are home safe. I kow the time will fly fast but I pray it will all be good. Blessings.
Posted by: Deb J | February 12, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Okay - so I have tears rolling down my cheeks as well! SO HAPPY to know all your little chickadees are home for a time. LOVED all the photos! Thanks for sharing and enjoyyour time with them!!
Posted by: judy in huntsville - al | February 12, 2012 at 01:15 PM
So happy they are both home safe and sound. Enjoy your time together.
Posted by: Donna M | February 12, 2012 at 01:35 PM
love all the photos and all the answers to prayer that they represent! the penny is the icing on the cake!! enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!! xo
Posted by: joey | February 12, 2012 at 06:53 PM
Have a wonderful time with your babies! What great photos!
Posted by: Colleen | February 13, 2012 at 03:41 AM
Oh Debby your son looks so much like you and I am so happy he is home!
Many hugs!
Posted by: Jill Goodhart | February 13, 2012 at 02:41 PM
so many beautiful smiles!! enjoy your time together!!
Posted by: Keely | February 14, 2012 at 09:22 AM