Archive for July, 2011

Last week I posted a sneak of a homecoming of a soldier. A hero to this country, to his wife and to his children. As we were waiting on his arrival, Megan and I got a chance to talk and hang out. At one point we talked about the people in our lives and those who are there for us on a consistent basis. This stuck with me a great deal because, Megan, that is exactly what you are for Row. It is women and family like you that make it easier on these Heroes to go and do a job for our country like they do. Like Row has done. A year apart. Such a sacrifice to miss so many moments of his children’s lives. We are so proud of men and women like you, Row. Thank you for all that you do. Thank you, Megan, for being the rock he needs you to be while he is gone. You are beautiful, your children are amazing. Thank you for letting me into such an emotional moment in your lives. Welcome home.

 

Song: Nobody Loves Me True Like You Do

Album: How Do You Love, Aquamarine?

Oh, and here is a pic of Megan and I during the wait. Sometimes I get out from behind the camera. :)

I had an amazing opportunity to share in a soldier’s homecoming late last night. Not only have I never photographed one before, but I have also never been to one before. My dear friend was an anxious wreck all day. Which is to be expected since she has been waiting for this day since the moment he left 365 days ago. I got to share in all of the exciting moments from when she got his first text earlier in the day saying that he had landed in the states, to seeing his plane land on the skype video in the Welcoming tent.

I looked around at all of the families there waiting desperately for their loved one to finally make their way to the tent where we were and enjoyed seeing all of the joy and happiness on their faces. Such strong people there to support their loved one as they are deployed to make our country a safer one.

I feel so lucky to have been able to share this day with them. I was so exhausted last night when I went to turn in for the night, but was on such a high from all of the festivities that it took me a while to settle into sleep. I am sure the same was shared for them to finally be all under one roof again after being apart for a year.

Take a peek. :)

daughter hugging her daddy at his homecoming

Seeing his little girl twirl in her dress. ;)