Morgan Returns!!

At the beginning of this month, Braden, Lydia and I went to MD so we could be with all of Morgan's family to welcome him home. I had made a big banner, and had family members sign it or e-mail messages for me to add to it with iron-on transfers. As soon as we got to MD, he called to let me know that he would be arriving much later than we had expected. I was very worried that the kids and I would have to return to NM before he returned to MD. It was difficult to have to wait the extra time, but he was able to return three days before we were to return to NM. The reunion at the airport was wonderful. The family held up the banner, and when we saw him coming out of the terminal everyone started clapping. I ran into his arms, closely followed by Braden. Braden wouldn't let go of his Daddy the rest of the night.

While we were there together we had a big Welcome Home party at his parents' house. It was so wonderful seeing so many family members and friends. During the party, Morgan modeled some of his Kurdish clothing for everyone and showed us some pictures on his computer.

The kids and I left on Sunday morning to return to NM, and Morgan stayed behind to outprocess from his unit. Then he and his Dad and Step-Dad drove his car back to NM. He returned here the following Sunday. We are so happy to finally be a complete family again.