I Watched the Abraham Lincoln Dock in San Diego...

[TwinMom7]

...and the tears ran down my face!!! I can't wait for our reunion day!!!

I look at these people - separated from their loved ones for 10 months and I realize we're just now starting on 4 months and WHAT have I got to feel sad about?? (But...I still miss him and want him home!)

 

[mousefan]

I watched it too, I have two adopted sailors from our area on there along with the one Marine from Bobby's unit. The sailors have been able to email back and forth quite often , they were due to be home on Jan 19th but that plan was delayed. The two guys I had said they haven't been home in more than a year and certainly looking forward to some R n R....once they get back to their home port then they can get some leave hopefully..

 

[MelanieC]

Patti,
I did the same thing. Its hard to watch it and not cry, especially when you have a loved one over there. I think about the "reunion" every day. It is going to be one of the best days of my life.

I do the same thing sometimes when I think about the people being over there for a lot longer than my husband will be over there. I keep thinking why am I sad. I think its hard no matter how long your loved one has over there, and I guess its just all part of what job they have in the service.

I so hope Bobby gets to come home by May. This waiting for them to come home just sucks!

I have had my hopes dashed several times, including my husband missed a plane to come home this past Thursday by 1 minute because he went to the bathroom. He was standing in the spot that 2 guys from his shop got to come home. They had 15 minutes to pack. I cried when I heard this. He would be home right now, because those guys got here yesterday morning!

Right now, the rumors are that they are trying to get them home by Mothers Day. The date I am thinking he might be home now is next Saturday. I hope its true because this emotional rollercoaster takes so much out of you.

I can't till everyone gets the reunions that they long for. I know I will have tears in my eyes, and a smile on my face that no one will be able to take off.

Melanie