OUR CHRISTMAS MIRACLE

Hello, dear friends!

I missed you all! :)

The last six days have been kind of amazing for our family.

You see, about a month ago, we received an email with very unexpected news.

At that time, my husband and I decided it was time to take a small trip to the Northwest right before the holidays.

We left home last Sunday and after a long plane ride, we landed in Seattle, WA.

 It was a very cold and rainy day when we arrived, but we picked up our rental car at the airport and headed towards our final destination, Everett, WA.

After a little dinner and a good night's sleep, the next morning we went for a little sightseeing.
It was only 20 degrees that day and, let me tell you, these "Texas wimps" almost didn't make it! LOL

Although it was very dark and gloomy, the views of the Puget Sound were so beautiful.

I know what you are thinking by now!
What are these crazy folks doing sightseeing in that cold weather? LOL

Well, there was a reason why we were there.
We were waiting for something very special.
Can you see that little black dot on the next picture?

How about now?

Yes! That is the ship that was bringing our son home after a very long nine month deployment in the Middle East.
And we just could NOT miss the Homecoming celebration!
We would of gone to the end of the world for this! :)

As the ship started approaching the pier, the Navy band started playing. I wish you could hear the crowd. 
There were hundreds of people there to welcome their loved ones home.
Wives were crying, children were screaming "my daddy is home" and parents like us were hugging each other 
and crying of just pure joy.

Even the seals came out to greet them. LOL

 

And as soon as the sailors started leaving the ship, the sun came out and all you could see were smiles, tears and hugs and lots, lots of screaming and clapping.
What a super exciting moment! I am so glad we were able to witness all this.

And then we saw him, our son, our baby, our hero.
We are so proud of him, the man he has become and the sacrifices he is making to keep our country safe.
Isn't he handsome? LOL

Next day, we flew back to Texas, but no goodbyes this time around. 
As the plane left Seattle, our son was sitting in the chair next to us.
Yes, ladies, I have all my children home for Christmas this year!!! 
We haven't been together for the holidays for three years now, so we are very much looking forward to this family time.

The last couple of days have been crazy around here, lots of talking, laughter, hugs and kisses and lots, lots of cooking. LOL 
But I have to tell you, I have now everything that I could ever want for Christmas. 

I probably won't be around much for the next week.
I hope you all understand.

I will make sure to be back and visit a little with all of you  before Christmas.

Until then!