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Sunday, November 1, 2009

Doing the Happy Dance!


We are pretty happy at our house. Our son Andy, who is in the army was on a training mission in the desert in California for the month of October. There was no Internet or phone available so we had no calls or messages from him all month.
It was so nice to hear his voice at the end of last week. He's back in Colorado and will be there until his unit is deployed to Iraq early next year.
However, along with being happy to hear from him, he shared some news that really made our day. He is getting leave over Christmas and will be able to come home! We were geared up for another Christmas season without him, so this is a wonderful surprise. I don't need any other gifts this year - I'll have my son home!
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38 comments:

  1. PerriNovember 1, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    My heart is happy for you!

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  2. LindaNovember 1, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    This is such great news Mari! I'm so happy for all of you!

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  3. KayrenNovember 1, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    I am THRILLED for you, Mari, and your entire family! I know you didn't think he was going to get leave...what an unexpected surprise! So happy for all of you!

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  4. DarlaNovember 1, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    that is a wonderful gift! sooo happy for you!

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  5. Donna B.November 2, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    What a great blessing to have your son home for the holidays! Bless him for fighting for our country. You have such a darling blog, I really enjoyed visiting. Please come visit me some time. Being you are a Long Term Care nurse, Bless you again. My Dad has Alzheimer's and my blog is mostly about our journey with him. Would greatly appreciate your input.

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  6. BrendaNovember 2, 2009 at 1:22 AM

    That is Wonderful, Mari! So happy for you. I'd be doing the happy dance too!

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  7. remistuff.blogspot.comNovember 2, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    That is wonderful, I remember those days. Tell him Thank You.

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  8. Melissa in Mel's WorldNovember 2, 2009 at 7:14 AM

    Mari, that is absolutely FABULOUS news!!! I am so happy for you and your family!

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  9. Mary LeeNovember 2, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    That is great news Mari! I would be joining in the happy dance with Calvin and Hobbs too!

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  10. ConnieNovember 2, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    What a wonderful surprise! God is so good...........

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  11. Grandma ElsieNovember 2, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    God is good as Connie says. He gives us the desires of our hearts sometimes.
    I can see the wheels turning in your head now. making a grocery list to make All his favorite foods while he is home. I am happy for you Mommy..Blessing to your house today,

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  12. AnonymousNovember 2, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Feeling the tears building up on this special blessing! Nothing sweeter when you've been apart and for you it will be priceless! I'm thrilled for you!
    (We are headed to Dallas the day after Christmas so I'm a happy momma, too. Still hoping to see the Chicago kids at Thanksgiving, but that's up in the air with the job situation. We are praying!)

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  13. PatNovember 2, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    This made my morning...I'm happy dancing for all you guys too!
    Your right...there could be no better gift!

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  14. ZaankaliNovember 2, 2009 at 9:35 AM

    How cool is that?! I am so happy for you.
    Smiles!

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  15. CherdecorNovember 2, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    Wonderful, wonderful news! Let the baking of cookies begin!

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  16. Leigh of Tales from BloggeritavilleNovember 2, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    What wonderful news, Mari! I am sooo happy! What a blessing. I am dancing with you my friend!

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  17. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeNovember 2, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    I had a house full last weekend. It is wonderful when you can have your birdies back in the nest... for a little while :-)

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  18. AspiemomNovember 2, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    I'm so happy that you got to hear from Andy again and, especially, that he will be home for Christmas. Yeah!

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  19. BrookeNovember 2, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    that's awesome!! :)

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  20. septembermomNovember 2, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    I'm so happy for you! That's wonderful news! Really the best news!

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  21. Just MomNovember 2, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    I'm doing a happy dance for you!
    :-D

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  22. Heart2HeartNovember 2, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Mari,

    What a wonderful gift God has specially chosen just for you! Congratulations and I am sure it will definitely be memorable.

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

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  23. Hootin AnniNovember 2, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    I know just how you feel....and I completely know the list of 'wanted' gifts just flew out the window. We were lucky one year to have our son, who was in the Gulf War, come home for leave. And it was a grand holiday!!!!!!

    How exciting. I bet you're counting the days for his return!!!

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  24. A Captured ReflectionNovember 2, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    Yay that is wonderful Mari! Really special.

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  25. Nate and BrendaNovember 2, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    I am so excited for your family!!

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  26. MaryNovember 2, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Mari,

    That is fantastic news. I can see why you wouldn't want any other Christmas gifts. What is more precious than having your son home for Christmas. I would be doing a happy dance too.

    Blessings,
    Mary

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  27. Beth CotellNovember 2, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    SO happy for you!!! I know you will have a special Christmas!

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  28. UnknownNovember 2, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    Your step is lighter and your smile is brighter, I can tell your excited. So Happy for all of you!!!

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  29. sharon brobstNovember 2, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    So exciting!!! And totally something to be THANKFUL for!!

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  30. Jamie {See Jamie blog}November 2, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    What wonderful, wonderful news! :)

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  31. JennyNovember 2, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Praise God! I know that's all the Christmas your heart will need, Mari. I can't wait to see the pictures! Thank God for Andy and all the other great American heroes serving in our military.

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  32. JustabeachkatNovember 3, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    Hi sweet friend! Life is gradually getting back to "normal" for me so I'm hoping to be able to visit more often.

    That's absolutely wonderful news about Andy! I know you're "over the moon" excited.

    Hugs!
    Kat

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  33. The Sullivan SitcomNovember 3, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    That is wonderful news Mari...I'm so happy for all of you! Enjoy every single moment! I know you will!

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  34. MelissaNovember 3, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Yay!!! Such good news! :)

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  35. RebekahNovember 4, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    YaY! I am so happy for you. And I love your Calvin and Hobbs picture. Cute!

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  36. Jean November 4, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    Oh, praise the Lord!!

    Both Ray and Thyda will be deployed some time in the next few month.

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  37. Crown of BeautyNovember 5, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Hi Mari,
    I'm doing the happy dance with you too! This is such cool news, and I know how that feels...so I'm rejoicing with you.

    By the way, Calvin and Hobbes are favorite comic book characters of mine!

    Love
    Lidj

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  38. Raise Them UpNovember 5, 2009 at 9:12 PM

    That is some awesome news! I'm so glad for you and your family!

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