News good. DSL bad.
Wonderful wonderful news. My brother is home.
I went out to my mom’s in Jersey Thursday night to get up WAY early to meet the buses as they arrived at the base on Friday morning. We were told to be there at 8. The buses pulled in at noon. We sat or stood around by a curb in front of some Dumpsters. In the rain. Nice. I got a lot of (damp) knitting done. The buses pulled in finally, we waved our homemade signs around and each family searched for their loved one. I swear they all look alike when they have their covers on. Then there was lots of crying and hugging and we got to take our Marines home. Totally worth it. I would have sat in the rain another 100 hours.
He’s lost weight but he’s healthy and he’s home. He tried on his sweater sleeves and liked them very much. Perfect fit, too.
My dsl is down so I can’t share pictures of the homecoming or the knitting, but I hope to post photos of both soon.
Yay!!!! Glad he’s back safe and sound!
Posted by: Andrea
Double Yay! Glad he’s back and safe. I’m looking forward to seeing pictures.
Posted by: David
that’s great news. more importantly, how old is he, is he single, and wouldn’t he like to live in chicago. now get back to your knittin’. i’ll check my email when i get home for the directions — I’ll see you tomorrow w/ the unfelted bag in hand.
Posted by: carolyn
Cari, I’m sad that your dsl is down! Come back soon!
Posted by: alison
Yay!!!! Glad he’s back safe and sound!
Posted by: Andrea
Double Yay! Glad he’s back and safe. I’m looking forward to seeing pictures.
Posted by: David
that’s great news. more importantly, how old is he, is he single, and wouldn’t he like to live in chicago. now get back to your knittin’. i’ll check my email when i get home for the directions — I’ll see you tomorrow w/ the unfelted bag in hand.
Posted by: carolyn
Cari, I’m sad that your dsl is down! Come back soon!
Posted by: alison