ArmyMom46 Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 About 12:15 yesterday, I got a message from security at my office that I had a perishable package at the front desk and I needed to pick it up immediately. I had no idea what it could be, nor who could be sending me a package at work. I looked over the balcony into the atrium and saw an enormous box at the front desk. I could make out a label that said "Mann Family." Now I was even more curious! And since I use a cane when I walk, I was wondering how in the world I would be able to bring whatever it was back up to my desk with me.When I got off the elevator and approached the box, I noticed a return label. I was in shock. Surely not! It wasn't possible, was it?! Then I also noticed friends from church standing nearby, one of them with a video camera. At the time it sunk in what was in the box, the box opened. Imagine my surprise and delight! My very special soldier was home! Earlier than he had told us he would be home on leave!Needless to say, he was hugged and not let go. Tears of joy were shed! By me, and by those who observed our reunion!After a few minutes, I decided I was going home for the day. There's no way I wanted to stay at work another minute!I went upstairs to make sure my boss would let me go, and to shut down my computer. When I got off the elevator, most of my team was there. They had been watching the reunion taking place down below. Most of them had tears in their eyes, too!I have a very wonderful and understanding boss. He had no problem letting me leave early!Thank you, Gordon and Rose family, for planning such a delightful surprise for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted July 12, 2007 Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 How exciting for you! Is this just a leave or is he done with his tour?Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyMom46 Posted July 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2007 Just leave. He goes back the 27th. His tour ends in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldicedance Posted July 13, 2007 Report Share Posted July 13, 2007 What a wonderful special delivery indeed!!! How overcome you must have felt!Please tell him that I am in awe of his service to our country. I am so proud of our soldiers. He has my eternal thanks.May he return home safely in January! Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4cem Posted July 16, 2007 Report Share Posted July 16, 2007 How wonderful! Reading your post gave me goosebumps, felt like I was there!...Enjoy your time together and thank him for all of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I hope you thoroughly enjoyed your reunion. Its so hard when our loved ones are not with us always.You definately have some special friends and family to do this..((Hugs))Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 thanks so much for sharing your wonderful story! i can only imagine how amazing the moment must have been. i'm so happy for you (& your son & the rest of your family). i hope your time together is wonderful & that january will come quickly for you all. melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyMom46 Posted July 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Thank you all! We are definitely enjoying our time with our son. We mostly get him for the days, and he hangs out with his friends most nights. He is trying to maximize his recreation time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 That is so wonderful! Thank you for sharing your joy!Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 What a wonderful suprise GIFT!! Great story.Thank your son for his service for our country! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyMom46 Posted July 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 We took my special delivery package to the airport about 5 this morning. He's returning to Iraq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flop Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Hi Dawn,sorry that you've had to make that trip to the airport to see your son off back to Iraq. I can't imagine how hard it must be to be a relative of service personnel.I'm glad that you have been able to enjoy time with him during his leave and I hope that time passes quickly until he is safely back home with you in the New Year.All the best to yourself and your family,Flop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 dawn -i'm sure that the visit flew by WAY too fast & will be hoping & praying that the time between now & when your son is safely back in your arms goes even faster. until then take care of yourself the best that you can. hang in there...i can't imagine how hard that must be. melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyMom46 Posted July 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Yes, visits definitely go too fast!It's not that hard to cope. This is his second deployment, so we've been through this before. I e-mails, use instant messenger, send packages, he calls sometimes, and I lean on the Lord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat57 Posted July 31, 2007 Report Share Posted July 31, 2007 that was lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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