Complete Again

Last weekend we had an amazing Saturday because my husband came home from an 8 month deployment; finally, we are complete again. The weeks leading up to his homecoming were full of anticipation, excitement, and preparation. We cleaned the house, had special outfits made, painted signs, planned special meals, and waited. It reminded me of wedding preparations - woohoo, my groom was coming home!

We were anxiously waiting... it was a great feeling of joy:

 The first sighting of the buses:

 This is the point where I choked up and the tears threatened to fall:

First hugs with Daddy... such a moving reunion. Bella is also in there at the bottom left - she went straight for his waist so it's hard to see her:

 I finally get to hold my love... best feeling ever. 

 My little man... I wonder if he'll be a soldier one day. 

It's hard to explain how incredibly blessed I feel to have my family complete again. I am so proud of Jake and the work he does for our country, and I am proud to be a military family. I am honored to be on this journey yet all I can feel right now is so very thankful that he is finally home. 

So many friends have encouraged me along this deployment, and so many people have mentioned that they think I am strong - but the truth is, there is no way I could have made it through without my Lord. He is where my strength comes from - He was with us every step of the way.
Thank You, Lord.