Jeff's Homecoming

Jeff's day couldn't come any faster. It seemed like the morning went on and on. We got all decorated and had lunch and off we went.


We were finally on our way and well one prego had to go bathroom and so the detour to the gas station the truck went. Hand sanitizer later we were finally pulling into the base. We were fortunate enough to park in front of each other. Bonnie had both strollers in the jeep and let's say Taylin got to ride in AJ's umbrella stroller while AJ cruised in style in the cadillac stroller. We get everything and start heading to the pier and guess what, Yep another prego had to go to the bathroom. So off to the commons run two prego's. Yes, heads were turning as were two kids laughing. Here's to us waiting.


We start walking to the pier and I think I see the ship it only had a big 72 on it. I asked Bonnie if that was Jeff's ship (two other ships came in earlier in the day) and she said no it comes in at 2 pm. I asked her again and she's like Trish it comes in at 2:00. I'm like I know you said that Bonnie but look over there, isn't that Jeff's ship and she's like holy crap it's early, she grabs her belly and starts walking faster, okay we all did.

We had to wait just about an hour for the ship to fully park its self and be secured and then they opened the pier and we all then preceded to the ship. Reality was beginning to sink in that he was finally home. Here's AJ, Taylin and Hailey displaying their signs.



Here's AJ in shock that he is in his daddy's arms. He was so cute yelling for daddy.


AJ led Jeff out pointing out to me that that is daddy. You can see him pointing to Jeff.


Jeff brought these back for AJ, he was in heaven all night. He sang, and played his new instruments and even got Jeff to join him in for a duet.





The day was emotional for a lot of people that day. The patriotism and heroism was felt very strongly. Seeing families reunite and being able to participate in this very special day is something I will never forget. It truly made me proud to be an American. I am grateful for all these military guys defending our country so that we may live in a place of freedom. My heart goes out to all the families who sacrifice so much for all of us. Thank you Jeff for all you do and for coming home safely.