Dirk is en route. Contrary to the rumors we'd repeated, the powers-that-be did charter a widebody commercial jet, and the whole battalion is traveling in economy class comfort together. It beats temporary web seating in a military cargo plane!
He boarded sometime in the middle of the night, and is already on the East Coast. He just called me from their layover location. So many military flights go through that particular airport that the locals have rallied around our servicemembers. Welcome and farewell groups meet each flight, so Dirk and his friends were welcomed by a group of people shaking their hands and thanking them for their service. I'm glad the people at their last stop on U.S. soil are nice to them. There's a coming-home flight scheduled for this morning too, and some of the welcome wagon got mixed up and welcomed Dirk home! I sure wish he was headed the other direction!
They will stop in Europe, and then in one of the -stan countries, before finally getting to their destination.
We chatted on the webcam last night, and Dirk got to see both his boys. I thought that having him gone would be the same whether he was in Washington or overseas, but it turns out that it's hard all over again anyway. I'm glad my sister was here.
Goodbye, again, honey. I miss you.
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Oh Dirk - you are such a precious soul. Take extra good care of yourself and bring you home next year safe and sound...I love you so very much. My prayers go with you each step of the way
mom xoxoxoxxoxoxoxo
ps to DA: I am glad Mel was there for you too. I've got tears streaming down my face and I am only the mom!
Susan, thanks. It was Chelle that was over here. Mel is coming today. :)
Take care, Dirk and Da! We love you all very much!
Well we are finally there. Not a good thing, but I keep saying the sooner we get to it, the sooner it will be over. Good luck and best wishes!!!!
Watch your back, bro. You'll be in our prayers.
Cute layout...I'm impressed DA!!
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