I just got the Phone Call.
@royal52gens (5488)
United States
December 22, 2007 1:54pm CST
Many of you know I am a military mom. My son is my hero. He has been serving in the Army for seven years. His unit has been in Iraq on their second tour of duty.
I had talked to my son this morning on the yahoo messenger about 2:30 a.m. He was bored and just waiting. His unit is packed and waiting to come home.
2:00 p.m. (12 hours later) I just got the phone call from Ft. Hood. Officer Martinez said my son's unit will be here on December 24th and a ceremony will be held at 1:30 p.m.
My son's unit is in motion. They are coming home. Yeah!!!!
I am so thrilled. Please leave your welcome home notes here for him.
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@GnosticGoddess (5626)
• United States
7 Jan 08
YIPPIE!!!!
I'm so glad that your son was able to come home AND in time for CHRISTMAS!!
I bet you are just bursting!
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@GnosticGoddess (5626)
• United States
8 Jan 08
That's so wonderful!!! Another solider home is another prayer answered :)
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@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
7 Jan 08
He is here!!! He is here!!! I got three ((hugs)) right away. I have pinched myself a few times to make sure it is not a dream. I can breathe now.
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@chertsy (3798)
• United States
23 Dec 07
All I can say is congrats on your son coming home on Christmas Eve. That is a wonderful gift. I pray for a safe flight home. Not to leave everyone else out that's in his unit, there's going to be a bunch of happy kids monday. Take tons of pictures.
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@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
24 Dec 07
I wish I could be there to take pictures when the unit comes in but I can't. I will be taking a ton of pictures when my son gets here to my house. He should be here on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. Yes, this is a wonderful gift from God.
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@howard96h (11640)
• New York, New York
23 Dec 07
Hi, my sister is in Iraq (US Air Force) and I know how happy your family feels to have you come home. Enjoy your stay at home, you deserve it! God Bless you.
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@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
24 Dec 07
This is a joyous time for us. God Bless you and your family also. Let us know when your sister is coming home.
@misheleen73 (6037)
• United States
22 Dec 07
Congratulations!!! What a wonderful Christmas present. As I have said in the past, please thank your son or all he has done and will do for our country. He is a true hero in all senses of the word!! I hope you have a wonderful homecoming and hug him big for me!! Again, congratulations my friend, I know this is HUGE for you. ((((( HUGS )))))
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@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
24 Dec 07
I got a second phone call from Officer Martinez yesterday. He said Bill's unit had left Kuwait and were on their way home.
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@misheleen73 (6037)
• United States
24 Dec 07
woo hoo... getting closer. I bet you're on pins and needles.. :)
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@bowtieguy (5915)
• United States
24 Apr 09
That's great, you must be so very proud of your son.
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@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
25 Apr 09
Yes, we are very proud of him. He came home. We had a small welcome home party for him. It was nice. He is now working and settling back into civilian life.
@moneyandgc (3428)
• United States
23 Dec 07
My little brother is in the Army as well. Last Christmas he was in Afghanistan and this year he is in Iraq. I am truly happy for you and your family!
My brother still has 17 more months to go before he gets his welcome home ceremony! :)
@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
24 Dec 07
Start saving up your money and if you can, go to the welcome home ceremonies. I was able to go to one of his ceremonies a few years ago. I cried through it all. It is a very moving ceremony. I wish I could be there this time but circumstances are holding me away. Let us know when your brother returns home.
@meljessxena (2315)
• Australia
23 Dec 07
aw welcome home to your son, and merry christmas to you all.
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@southernpixie (741)
• United States
23 Dec 07
Welcome home and Thanks for the service you provide to our country! God bless!
@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
24 Dec 07
I got an Instant Message from my son, Bill, last night. At about 10:49 p.m. (my time) He was in Ireland at the airport.
@nmhschic2004 (1238)
• United States
23 Dec 07
Thats great news! Thats definitely a wonderful christmas gift.
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@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
23 Dec 07
Oh my gosh....I am SO excited for you. I am a military wife...unfortunately my husband will not be coming home until next may, but I am so excited that your son is in route to get back home. I know you are getting antsy to get him home. Tell your son that I appreciate his service and I'm very proud of him and his unit. That is just so awesome,I can't tell you the emotions I have for you right now. It's always so wonderful to hear that someone is coming home from being in Iraq. My husband is on his second tour there right now to. It's been crazy from what I hear. Congratulations and again tell him Welcome home for me and God bless him for his services for our country and God bless you as well. I know you are just about to explode with joy. Keep us posted. God bless you and our troops!
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@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
24 Dec 07
Take my hands!!! Dance with me!! Dance to the music of the military boots of troops coming home!! Let us know when your soldier comes home so we can dance again.
@BlueStarMom1 (931)
• United States
7 Jan 08
Welcome home sweetie. As a military mom I know what your mom has been going through. Give her a BIG hug because I am sure she needs it. Thank you so much for your service to our country and for your sacrifices. God bless you.
Diane
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@proudofmykids (73)
• United States
27 Dec 07
That is wonderful!!!!!! It is a bit late but Welcome Home!
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@Fishmomma (11377)
• United States
22 Dec 07
Welcome home and am quite glad your unit will be able to spent time with their families. I'm a military mom also. Merry Christmas and happy new year.
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@sid556 (30960)
• United States
23 Dec 07
Welcome home!! Thank you so very much for all your brave and hard work. I really don't agree with the war but I am so grateful for all you men and women are doing for our country and all of mankind. I am sure there is much that I don't understand about this war and because of that, I try to remain open-minded. What I do know is that you and all your colleagues are fighting and risking your lives for us. Thank you so much. Happy holidays to you and your family!
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