He's Finally Home!!!

Wednesday we picked Rawlin up from the airport! We waited for him in the terminal for what seemed like a hour! I could just picture Rawlin waiting at the back of the plane to be the last one off just to bug me. ;) This wasn't the case however. In fact Rawlin told me that they were sitting in coach, when three business men in first class stood up to give their seat to Rawlin and a few of his guys that were with him. With all the negative things that are said in the media, it was so good to hear Rawlin's stories about people who would cheer for them as they walked through the airport, of a pilot that announced he was proud to be flying soldiers home to their families, and for people who would lovingly thank Rawlin and the others for their service. I guess patriotism isn't dead after all. While we were waiting at the baggage claim, a WWII war vet and his wife came up to us and asked me if it was nice to have Rawlin home. I said yes with a sigh of relief and looked at his wife as said that I was sure they knew all about it! He then shook Rawlin's hand and thanked him for what he's done. The tears that were readily flowing all day had to be choked back when I heard a man who fought with the Navy in WWII, a man who I see as one of my heroes, thank my husband. We thanked him for the sacrifice that he had made, and he and his wife walked away. I am so grateful for the men and women, both in the past and in the present, who have left their families to serve their country to preserve the freedom of ourselves and others. I am so proud of my husband for the courage he had to carry out the mission they were called to do, while upholding the honor of a worthy priesthood holder. We are so thankful our daddy was able to return home safe. It's not all that bad having a spouse again either. A final thank you to all of those who have shown their support for our family during this time in our lives. We couldn't have done it without you! We love you!