At Long Last... He's Home!

I'm so behind on emails and I really try to answer all but I don't think I'm going to catch up this time so please accept my thanks for all of your kind words and support.

Dan didn't make it home on Wednesday.  The whole plan I had went down the tubes.  I still didn't tell the boys and when a couple of more delays came into play we decided that we would ask that someone from the office go pick him up and bring him home.  I sent the boys on the bus and about the same time they were arriving at school, unbeknownst to them, their dad was landing at Ramstein Air Base.  After going through security and everything else he finally got to our door just in time for some lunch.

Then the fun began when we went to the school to surprise two little boys that had no idea how good their day was going to turn out.

The video link is at the end of this post.  We went to Joe's class first.  I brought the video camera in under the pretense that I just wanted to video him in his class.  The little ham went for it and you can see the big smile he put on for the camera.  Then you'll hear me say, "Okay...okay...."  That was Dan's cue to come in the room.  Joe was in such shock that he just said, "Hi, Dad." like he just saw him yesterday.  He started crying though when Dan was holding him and the stun wore off.

Then we hit Daniel's class.  My friend works in the office and went in and called Daniel out like he was in trouble.  You'll see her running out of the room and then Daniel come out and spot Dan right away.  He was a little misty-eyed too.  It was so good to see my men all together again.  It was fun and we definitely made the right choice in not making the boys wait.

Comments

[Suezq in WI]

What a wonderful video and homecoming! God bless your husband, you and your children.

[Barbara]

What a lovely homecoming!

[Lee]

Hello, missing you as well. Hope all is going good. Great Video!

[Nanette]

Congratulations! Enjoy each other!

[Theresa Lindamood]

I'm not trying to lay a guilt trip on you here, just wanted to check in and say I miss you. I check at the blog from time to time and I hope that your absence is for a happy reason!

[Mira]

I just saw your video and it brought tears to my eyes. I'm happy for you and the boys to have Dan back.

[LisaB]

I'm so happy for all of you. The video was so nice to see and I'm tearing up over here. I'm glad you have all your boys with you and safe!

[BrendaS]

*sobbing* Welcome Home Dan!!!

[Li_B]

So sweet - warmed up my cold February evening. Thanks, Li

[Susanna and Shane]

So glad you taped the reunion and shared! We miss you guys. We're VERY glad you are all back together now. Hugs to all!

[KBG]

Hi - I just linked here from Thimbleanna and I just wanted to say I loved your video. It reminded me so much of when my husband came home (although he came home in the middle of the night). It's so heartwarming.

[Gracie]

I'm sorry that I'm just getting here now, but I am so so so happy that Dan is home safe and sound. The boys are adorable and I know it is wonderful to be all together again.

[Meg Lark]

A friend of mine recommended your blog to me -- just want to join in the general chorus of congratulations and joy. I am *so* glad your husband made it home, and as someone here said, don't ever believe that there are no heroes. We know the importance of what he was doing, and from me personally: A THOUSAND THANKS!!

[Terri Lynn]

Yep, I'm cryin'. Welcome home, and congrats on the bronze star. Joy to all!

[KT]

Wow! Welcome Home Dan- I am so happy that he is back from the Stan safely. You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers and MAN am I happy that your hubby is home safe and sound. Squeeze each other and kiss those boys. And again-both of you- Thank you for your service to us and to our country.

[Nilda]

Pop! Pop! Champagne all around! YAY!!!! Lots of love to you all.

[Kathleen in Forchheim]

Thanks for sharing the video - I'm still boo-hooing. I'm so glad you guys are together again :)

[Tamara]

Aww, you made me cry! :-) Welcome home, Dan!!!!

[Redtabby]

I am so glad that your husband made it home safely. God willing, he will not have to go away again.

[shona]

Welcome home to your man. Not a dry eye here! Have a great time together, you all deserve it.

[Janice]

All chocked up and thrilled to tears for all of you. Thanks for sharing and Thank You Dan, for all of us. What a wonderful family! God Bless and keep you safe, Janice

[Leslie Cumming]

Thank you and Welcome Home!

[Robin]

HOW WONDERFUL...yep, I've had to grab the box of tissues! I'm so happy for you guys! Welcome Home Dan! Thanks for the video!

[Jessica]

Oh phooey, I just started crying over here and then Mike came in the room to see what I was listening to and boo hoo-ing about and then he had to see it, so naturally we played it again. Glad you're home, Dan!

[Diane E.]

Awww, a couple of tears here too. So happy for you all, Thanks for the video!