My
brother Troy has been i
n Iraq with the National Guard for the last year. In February he was able to come home on leave for a couple of weeks, but Wednesday he was able to come home for good. He called last Sunday from Mississippi and said that he would be home on Wednesday at about 3:45. I was so glad to know that he was at least in the states. I made arrangements so that I would be able to see him come in. I was going to go to Lehi first and then ride to the air base with my sisters, but I was running late (surprise, surprise), so I just went straight to the Salt Lake Air Base. I got there about an hour early. I just took my time getting my kids out of the car because it was cold and I didn't want to wait around for to long. I finally decided to find where the airplane was coming in. As I got over there I saw that the plane had already landed and all t
he soldiers were already off. I was by myself with my three little kids. I was holding Sadie, and holding both Derek and Brynli's hands. There were so many people there and I didn't want to lose anyone. I was looking all over for my brother. Troy isn't married, my parents are gone on a mission, and I knew my sisters weren't there yet. I felt so bad that nobody was there to greet Troy when he got off the plane. I figured he must have given us the wrong time. As I'm looking all over the place I hear them announce
on the loud speaker that the second plane will be here in about 25 minutes. Whew! I didn't miss him after all, he was just on the second plane. I found myself a seat to wait until the next plane arrived. I just watched the people around me. It was so neat to see the reunion of the soldiers with there families. They had a band playing patriotic music, flags, and soldiers everywhere. It was very patriotic, and I was glad that I was able to be there and experience this. I was very grateful for our soldiers and there sacri
fices for us. About 3:30 (still 15 minutes early) the second plane arrived. My sisters were still not there, so I took my kids again and lined up to meet the soldiers. They had people holding flags that the soldiers walked through. There was someone handing each soldier a yellow rose as they came off the plane so they could give it to their sweetheart. It was really neat. I wanted to get better pictures, but my hands were full with kids. Troy was one of the first soldiers off. I was so glad that I was there to greet him. It was great to see him, and I am so proud of him. My sisters Melanie, and Jodi found us
shortly after Troy came off the plane, and then Janet and her kids came a little bit later. The kids were all excited about the donuts and cupcakes that they had for everyone. It was a great reunion. I am so thankful to our military, and I'm very proud of both of my brothers, Troy and Bryce, who serve our country. I love you guys.
My 
brother Troy has been i
n Iraq with the National Guard for the last year. In February he was able to come home on leave for a couple of weeks, but Wednesday he was able to come home for good. He called last Sunday from Mississippi and said that he would be home on Wednesday at about 3:45. I was so glad to know that he was at least in the states. I made arrangements so that I would be able to see him come in. I was going to go to Lehi first and then ride to the air base with my sisters, but I was running late (surprise, surprise), so I just went straight to the Salt Lake Air Base. I got there about an hour early. I just took my time getting my kids out of the car because it was cold and I didn't want to wait around for to long. I finally decided to find where the airplane was coming in. As I got over there I saw that the plane had already landed and all t
he soldiers were already off. I was by myself with my three little kids. I was holding Sadie, and holding both Derek and Brynli's hands. There were so many people there and I didn't want to lose anyone. I was looking all over for my brother. Troy isn't married, my parents are gone on a mission, and I knew my sisters weren't there yet. I felt so bad that nobody was there to greet Troy when he got off the plane. I figured he must have given us the wrong time. As I'm looking all over the place I hear them announce 
on the loud speaker that the second plane will be here in about 25 minutes. Whew! I didn't miss him after all, he was just on the second plane. I found myself a seat to wait until the next plane arrived. I just watched the people around me. It was so neat to see the reunion of the soldiers with there families. They had a band playing patriotic music, flags, and soldiers everywhere. It was very patriotic, and I was glad that I was able to be there and experience this. I was very grateful for our soldiers and there sacri
fices for us. About 3:30 (still 15 minutes early) the second plane arrived. My sisters were still not there, so I took my kids again and lined up to meet the soldiers. They had people holding flags that the soldiers walked through. There was someone handing each soldier a yellow rose as they came off the plane so they could give it to their sweetheart. It was really neat. I wanted to get better pictures, but my hands were full with kids. Troy was one of the first soldiers off. I was so glad that I was there to greet him. It was great to see him, and I am so proud of him. My sisters Melanie, and Jodi found us 
shortly after Troy came off the plane, and then Janet and her kids came a little bit later. The kids were all excited about the donuts and cupcakes that they had for everyone. It was a great reunion. I am so thankful to our military, and I'm very proud of both of my brothers, Troy and Bryce, who serve our country. I love you guys.
8 comments:
Aww I seriously got a little choked up reading that. I am so grateful for soldiers, and for what they do.I have never known a soldier personally. But...I know you, and that is your brother, so that is so cool. Great post!
What a great post, thanks so much! We are so grateful to you girls for being there for Troy! We were there in spirit! Are heart is full as we see the pictures. We are grateful for Troy's safe return! We have the best family! We love and miss you all!
What a sweet tribute! And you are a much better mom than me.....I'd be going for the picture instead of holding their hands! ;)
Awww...made me choke up a little, too. I love our soldiers. True superheroes.
You got some good pictures even with your hands full. I'm glad that someone made it there before the plane arrived to greet Troy. It was good to see him..
what a neat experience, too bad kamryn wasnt with you I learned quite alot from him on the ride to slc.
What a fun time, I remember you talking about him when I did your hair last. I bet it was pretty emotional seeing him again.
I'm so glad you made it there even with your late start. I understand, sometimes it's just hard to get out the door on time. Just as long as you make it there for the right moments, and you did.
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