And so… He’s Home

August 10, 2008

And we’re happy…

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Anonymous says:

The most beautiful picture ever…it brought tears to my eyes. I’m soo glad for you.

August 10th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Ginger says:

Oh Ashleigh,
I am so happy for you!!! For all of you so very happy I could just scream with glee!! So, so happy. I have been checking your blog every chance I have hoping I would see this post. I think I just might have to post this wonderful news on my blog too!!!!
Ginger~

August 10th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
LeAnna says:

How sweet Lord bless you guys and praise Him for bringing your sweetie home safe!

August 10th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Sarah says:

Oooh Ash, I’m so excited for you! Such a heart wrenching photo of the two of you!

August 10th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Tiffany of Dixie says:

Ashleigh,

I don’t remember how I found your blog (through YLCF, I think), but I have enjoyed reading it for a while now.

I agree with Anonymous… the picture almost made me cry. It is so sweet, and, even though I don’t know you and you don’t know me, I am so very happy for you.

Your sister in Christ,
Tiffany

August 10th, 2008 at 3:30 pm
FaceforGrace says:

Praise God! What wonderful news! I was so excited when my brother returned a couple of months ago…I can only imagine if it were my husband! I am very happy for you and your family!

Holly

August 10th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Kelli says:

All right!!

now.

Go away.

Turn off the computer.

be a family.

That’s an order, little Missy!

August 10th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
Jenna says:

SWEETEST PICTURE IN THE WORLD!! So happy for ya’ll!!!

August 10th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Leah says:

Aw, Ashleigh!! I am so happy for you all. I cried myself when I saw the picture.

August 10th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Mike Golch says:

that is one of the best pictures I have seen lately! Hugs and God’s love and Blessings. now as some one else has said shut down the computer and enjoy having you man home with you again!

August 10th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Chantel says:

::happy tears::

August 10th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Christine says:

Aww, that is WONDERFUL! Praise the Lord!

Such a sweet picture. Enjoy having your family whole again!

August 10th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Laura Anne says:

Absolutely beautiful! It gives me hope– my lieutenant is leaving in a month for his 12 mo deployment.

In His grace,
Laura

August 10th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Erin says:

!

August 10th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Rebecca says:

PRAISE THE LORD!!! I’ve been reading your blog for a while enjoying your stories!

August 10th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Patsy Clairmont says:

okay I don’t even know you and I’m doing the happy dance!!!

46 years of married experience…my advice: don’t let go!

August 10th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Melanie says:

What a beautiful picture!! Brought tears to my eyes even though I don’t actually know you. So happy for you!

August 10th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Ambrose Family says:

How wonderful! You must all be so thrilled!

August 10th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Leah says:

Ashleigh, I began reading your blog just before your husband left and have been praying for you a whole lot.
It brought tears to my eyes when I saw this beautiful picture. Praise God for his safe return!

I love you all in Christ!
Leah

August 10th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
MaryBeth says:

Beautiful picture… so happy for you!! My hubbie won’t be home for another 11 months or so, but this gives me a big smile because I know it will be wonderful when he gets here!!!!

August 10th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
Mrs. C says:

Rejoicing with you!

August 10th, 2008 at 6:54 pm
Jen says:

Awww! SOOOO happy for you!

August 10th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
CMartin21 says:

Awesome! What a praise on this Sunday evening! I’m so glad for all of you!

August 10th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
Mod Girl says:

Praise God! Thank you for sharing the gorgeous photo.

August 10th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Elizabeth in Alaska says:

::happiness::

August 10th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Kate says:

I am so happy for you all!!!!!!

That picture is absolutley precious!

I feel like jumping up and down with you!

Enjoy!

August 10th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Morgan says:

Sooooo happy for you!!!!! Yay and PTL!!

August 10th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Kelly @ Love Well says:

BOOYAH!

Wonderful, awesome, heart-pounding news.

Have fun enjoying each other you two.

August 10th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Dawn says:

I am so thankful to God that your husband is home safe!! I love the picture of the two of you! Absolutely priceless!! I share your excitement. God Bless You and your BEAUTIFUL family!!

August 10th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Rebekah says:

I can only imagine how you must feel, and soon I will feel it too.

I am so happy for you and your family!

Welcome back John!

August 10th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
Carrie at dumptrucksandteacups says:

Yay!!! I know that I don’t have to tell you but enjoy these days!

Love to you,
Carrie

August 10th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Shari says:

Oh Ashleigh! I have tears of joy for you! I am so glad he’s home safe and sound! I am so happy for you! Welcome home John!

August 10th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Pam--in Jerusalem says:

Beautiful!

August 10th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Grafted Branch@Restoring the Years says:

So glad for you, Ashleigh.

August 10th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Mishel says:

Well, you know how I feel! : )

Even though I was there to witness that beautiful moment…the picture says it all.

Love you all!!!

August 10th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
Owlhaven says:

Wow! Beautiful picture!!!!!!

Great news!

Mary, mom to many

August 10th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
C.A. Worcester says:

Welcome home John!! So happy for you all. What a beautiful picture….

Many blessings to you both & your beautiful boys. I know it has been a rough road….Our God is so very faithful to us.

C.A. Worcester

August 10th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
Mrs. Taft says:

So precious…I am so happy for you!!!

August 10th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
Katie says:

love the picture – it brought instant tears to my eyes.
praise God!!

August 11th, 2008 at 5:22 am
Hannah Beth says:

Oh Ash I am beyond excited for you! Love you guys and have been praying for ya. Oh an by the way, I love the outfit.

August 11th, 2008 at 5:49 am
Elizabeth says:

Aww … how perfectly beautiful … I am SO happy for you, Ashleigh!

August 11th, 2008 at 7:09 am
Darcy says:

Hooray!! Thank You Ashleigh for the sacrifice of your husband for 8 months to go and serve our country overseas.

I know it was hard at times, but you did it!! You survived!!! And how you are all together!

Praying your adjustment and time reconnecting goes well and you are blessed beyond comprehension!

Hugs to You!!!

August 11th, 2008 at 8:19 am
Megan says:

Ash!!! I’m so sooo happy for you guys!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!! You made it! Yes!! *hugs* SOOOO happy!
-Meg

August 11th, 2008 at 8:31 am
mel says:

Yay for you! =)
I’m happy for you Ashleigh!

August 11th, 2008 at 8:46 am
I live IN Jesus says:

YAY YAY YAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!! I remember when my man came back from Qatar and Guam and Korea-VERY emotional time when the Daddy(and husband) returns! God bless you and your families re-uniting time, Ashleigh.
Sarah T.

August 11th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Sarge Charlie says:

I have experienced the happiness you feel in your heart, you will forever remember this moment in time.

August 11th, 2008 at 9:02 am
Maiden Meghan says:

HALLELUJAH!
I’m so happy for you! I’ve been reading your blog for over a year…the picture brought tears of joy to my eyes!

August 11th, 2008 at 9:10 am
Tiffany says:

Im so happy hes home and so blessed that I was able to be there to welcome him home. I let Aunt Kathe sign onto my face book account so she could see the pictures. She cried through the whole thing! We love you so much and are so happy that your hubby is home!

August 11th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Amy says:

The picture is priceless – and it brought tears to my eyes.

I’m so happy for you guys! Enjoy!

August 11th, 2008 at 10:52 am
April says:

PRAISE THE LORD!!!

I’ve been praying for you this week, wondering when the big day would be…

August 11th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Ana says:

I am so happy for you Ash!!! Both of you!!! The Lord is GOOD!!!!!

August 11th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Lara says:

Praise God! Thank you both (and the little guys, too!) for you sacrifice. Enjoy each other!

August 11th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
Angoraknitter says:

I clicked over from Blessedinlove…what a beautiful moment! Thank you for your sacrafice!

August 11th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Chelsea says:

Finally!

I’m so happy for you and your family, because I, too, know how it feels to be apart from the one you love.

Yay!!!

August 11th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Linds says:

Congratulations Ashley! I know the feeling from when my brother was in the Air Force. Happy for you both!!

Lindsay
(friend of Nicole’s)

August 11th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Anonymous says:

Been checking for this post…. PRAISE THE LORD for your husband’s safe arrival home! Absolutely ***LOVE*** the picture…. brought tears to my eyes! Have a wonderful time reacquainting and readjusting. Can’t say enough about that picture!

Blessings on you all,
Brandi

August 11th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
Valerie aka Mamalovelock says:

That’s wonderful news!! I am so happy for you and your family.

The picture made me cry. Beautiful picture!

August 11th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
Rocks In My Dryer says:

I think that’s the sweetest picture I’ve ever seen. So happy for your whole family.

August 11th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Jessica says:

I’m so happy that he made it home safely! I’m sure your arms are so satisfied now that he’s back in them!

August 11th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
SonReignsRanch says:

THAT'S SO AWESOME!!!!

Have been praying for you both all along. Take some much needed time off- Does he get time off right away? Frank always had to go right back to work for about 2-3 weeks before he got leave…. either way take your time adjusting back into things.

<><
Jennifer

August 11th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Anna says:

I discovered your blog via Rocks in My Dryer a few weeks ago and have come to visit several times since.

This picture is beautiful, and it brought tears to my eyes, though I don’t know you. Your blog is very encouraging.

I was also incredibly amused by the story of your engagement you wrote several weeks ago. The first words out of my mouth were also, ‘Did you ask me dad?!’

August 11th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
Natalie Nyquist says:

:lots of tears:

Some pictures speak a thousand words. This one told a whole book’s worth. And more that can never be put into speech. Wow.

August 11th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Danielle says:

Rejoicing for you! The Lord bless you all …happiness…

August 11th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
saraloveseric says:

Yay!!

August 12th, 2008 at 6:20 am
BrittLeigh says:

OH MY WORD!!!! I am soooo happy for you, Ashleigh!!!! WOW. I’m so excited that you have your man back. (((HUGS)))!!

August 12th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Carla says:

I still have tears in my eyes! I think this is the best picture ever. . . it says SO much!

Carla

August 12th, 2008 at 8:00 am
Skye Wensing says:

Praise God! I am SO happy for you, Ashleigh!!!

August 12th, 2008 at 9:13 am
lady jane says:

Oh, sweet Lord thank you. <><

August 12th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Sara says:

I’m crying for you again. Tears of pure joy and happiness I love you guys

August 12th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Mrs Pea says:

So happy for all 4 of you. Hope the little ones warm up quickly – mine can be funny when dada is only away 24 hours!

August 12th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Heather says:

So, so thankful and happy for you both! Enjoy being together…I know the boys must be thrilled!

August 12th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Under Southern Skies says:

I am so happy for you! The picture brought tears…

August 12th, 2008 at 11:27 am
Patty says:

Praise the Lord, this is great news!

August 12th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Emily says:

Hurray! I’m so happy for you all!

August 12th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
blondevue... says:

I am so happy for you and your little boys that your husband is home safe.
God is so good!!
Tori

August 12th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Vivi DiLopes Adams says:

Beautiful picture! God bless you and your family.

August 12th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Anonymous says:

So happy for you! I got all teary looking at that picture.Glad you are all together!!

Sarah

August 12th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
bethany says:

love, love, love the picture. it was amazing being there when he came home. i’m thrilled beyond belief for you guys. i love you so, so much!
hugs,
your sissy

August 12th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Kimberly says:

What a blessing to see and hear. Enjoy all the time you have together. WE are praying for you all!!

August 13th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Anonymous says:

So happy for you all! *hugs* Beautiful picture! A sincere thank you, John, for all you have done to protect the freedom of our country. God bless you!

~Allie in KY~

August 13th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
sethswifeforlife says:

Praise the Lord you are together again, as a couple, as a family and in the same state & country!
May the time you spend together be more precious than ever and made up for time spent apart!
Love and blessings, and the little video clip of your son is just too precious.

Love,
Abby~

August 13th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Brian Megilligan says:

Fabulous picture. Found you thru someone who follows you on twitter. Hope he can stay home for a long time!

August 14th, 2008 at 6:56 am
Katie says:

Praise God! Rejoicing with you…

Thank you to you and your hubby for your sacrifice and service for all of us.

Blessings,
Katie

August 14th, 2008 at 8:30 am
Events In The Life says:

Hey,
I’m happy the good Lord got you both back together. Gladly he’s safe! Best wishes to both of you and the rest of the fam! My grandfather was also in the army.

Kyle

August 14th, 2008 at 9:58 am
marci says:

Yay! Tell him thank you from me.

August 15th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
Debbie says:

I am so glad for you! The picture is great.

August 15th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Steve n Vickie says:

Isn’t it great to be too busy to post!!! We’re happy he’s back, and you have the chance to do all kinds of fun stuff together!!! God is Good!!!

August 16th, 2008 at 8:03 am
Rebekah says:

OK, so I’m finally back on (we got the router all set up, ptL), and of course I came over here first to see the picture. And of course I wanted to cry. I’m so glad that we were able to get most of that stuff taken care of so that now you can just enjoy being with him!! Remember, call anytime you want a day just the two of you! Hugs!!

August 16th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Joelle says:

I’m so happy for you!

August 17th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Jessica says:

How exciting!! Congrats.

August 19th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Becoming Me says:

Yay!!! And what a gorgeous picture!!!!!! Who took it?

August 19th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Lisa@BlessedwithGrace says:

That is Love.

August 20th, 2008 at 10:05 am
Breanne Vasquez says:

I am so glad for yall! Always nice when they coem home.

August 21st, 2008 at 9:32 am
Celeste says:

Just came upon your blog accidentally and wanted to tell you I’m glad your hubby is home safe and sound! My Marine came home the same day yours did. We probably walked right past each other! Anyway, I hope you guys are sharing some special time together.

God Bless!
Celeste

August 21st, 2008 at 8:19 pm
Kim says:

What great news. How wonderful that he is home with you safe and sound!
I am so looking forward to the day that I can have a post with this title. Only 9 more months for that!

August 25th, 2008 at 7:54 am

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