Just sharing my happiness today!

[Karlynn]

Look who came walking in my door today! My son's best friend since pre-school arrived home on leave today. Scott's Mom was so sweet to bring him by before he even went home. Lots of tears. I think I hugged him for 5 minutes. It's cloudy and gray here today and Scooter said he was so happy to not see the sun for once.

 

[PJmomrunner]

Hip Hip Hooray! I know you were looking forward to this day, Karlynn!

 

[catwoman]

Karlynn:

How wonderful that he thought so much of you that he stopped by to visit you before he even went home!!!

There was a serviceman on our flight to Denver last month. The flight attendant announced he was on his way home to see his family, hadn't been home in X months, and would we all just wait until he got off before we rushed toward the exit door? Everyone applauded and cheered the young man.

 

[Harrybaby666]

Cool Beans Karlynn!!!

Cool Beans Karlynn!!!

Hope you enjoy your time with scooter-which I might add is Bandit's middle name-LOL If you can, could you please tell Scooter I hope he stays safe and that he has done a wonderful job for this country? I don't get the chance to be able to tell soldiers that, so I figured you might pass it along to him? Anyway, I am thrilled for ya'll. Take Care, Harrybaby666

 

[Nancy]

Gee, that's great. I hope he has a wonderful leave.

 

[Mary]

What a ray of sunshine on a gloomy, wet day. Hug him for all of us Karlynn.
Mary

 

[geebee]

Such a happy day for you all. Gray skies can't outshadow smiles like these.

 

[djacq]

So excited and happy for you and Scooter. I hope he had a good trip home as I have heard it is quite a long, and exhausting trip and he stopped to see you on the way home. What an honor.

I hope you all enjoy this special time together.

Donna

 

[Sherry]

Oh, Karlynn, what a neat story and picture. Thanks so much for sharing and give my very best to Scooter and his family.

Bless all our men and women in the Armed Forces.

 

[Michelle]

I second Harrybaby!!! A special thanks to him and all his loved ones for their service to my family. What a gorgeous and happy smile he has!!!

 

[Karlynn]

Spent last evening with Scooter and passed along your thanks and wishes. Can't believe the muscles on the boy. He was always such a long, skinny kid. Our son is coming home on Friday to spend some time with him. I'm sure that's when the craziness will start. Those boys have always kept me laughing.

 

[Barry]

I like catwoman's post: No matter how one feels about the current unpleasantness in the Iraq, it's important to show appreciation and support to folks in the military.

A bit of an aside: It still surprises me when I see military folks in BDU's (i.e. fatigues): I was in the Army during the 'Nam, and you couldn't wear a casual uniform, fatigues, off base.

 

[Wise]

I second Harrybaby!!! A special thanks to him and all his loved ones for their service to my family. What a gorgeous and happy smile he has!!!

I third Harrybaby! Thanks soldier.

 

[Karlynn]

A bit of an aside: It still surprises me when I see military folks in BDU's (i.e. fatigues): I was in the Army during the 'Nam, and you couldn't wear a casual uniform, fatigues, off base.

Living somewhat near Great Lakes Naval Station - we'd often see military guys in their uniforms when off base - so it must be a rule that's been done away with since your service time. I do know that Scott flew military flights most of the way home with no lay-overs, just fuel stops, so that was why he was still in his BDU's in the pick - he hadn't gone home yet. Last night he was in t-shirt and sweats and won't be putting on any uniform until he leaves the 28th.

 

[Peggy in Alaska]

Clouds would be nice for him, no doubt about it

Clouds would be nice for him, no doubt about it

I saw a high of 122 degrees in the paper the other day for Baghdad! Ouch!

 

[djacq]

I wonder how they handle the heat and sand storms. Our support group makes and sends cooling scarves to wear around their necks. My son says it helps quite a bit. Even flying in the helios is like pointing a hairdryer on high in your face.

Karlynn, maybe you could PM Scott's address in Iraq and I will put him on the care packages list. The care packages they are sending out weigh 45# and have quite an assortment of things,

Donna

 

[hensylee]

It made me cry. Hug him for me.