DJ made it home safe after a 9 month tour overseas! Jim and Theresa allowed me the pleasure of being there at his welcome home ceremony. The weather was HORRIBLE, but nothing was going to stop us from making the hour plus trip to Heidleburg college to get DJ! One thing I love about Jim and Theresa and their kids is that they always have a smile on their face, no matter what life throws their way! Always joking around with a smile on their face! The ride home was so much fun, I don't think I've laughed that hard in a long time! Thanks guys - I love ya!
I have to say that the highlight of the trip was stopping at Burger King to grab a sandwhich on the way home. The place was practically empty - a couple of older guys in the far corner and a couple women with a little boy and a little girl who were around 7 or 8 years old at the other end of the room. After the kids finished eating their lunch, they went over to a little table that had coloring pages and crayons. DJ pulled some coins out of his pocket that were from Ireland that he had got while overseas, then walked over and sat at the table with them. I'm not sure what all he told them, but they were in awe at him! They were estatic when he gave them each a coin!!! Of all the times for me not to have my camera with me! At least I was able to grab Jim's phone and get a few pictures with that - hey, better than nothing! On our way out to leave, the kids came running over to him and said "Thank you Mr. Soldier, Merry Christmas!!!"
Mom happy to have her son home...
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