I am so excited!!! I spoke to my son yesterday, and the good news is he is comming to visit me on April 30th. He gets leave for 18 glorious days to come see his mother in Norway. I have known about this for a while now but have been hesitant to post with my good news. His leave has been changed 2 times since he first told me. But yesterday he called and said they finally drew up the leave papers, signed them, and stamped. So its official, he will be leaving Iraq on the 30th. First to Balad, in Iraq, then to Germany and finally to Norway. He was telling me that his friends are really mad at him,(in a good way) because when they go for leave they are all going back to the states. When he was asked what part of the states is he going to visit he said he wasn't. He was going to Europe. He said he got hit with so many paper balls then cracked up laughing. Then the requests come. Guess what they all want from Norway,,,,,the plastic replica helmets that the Vikings wore,,,lol. geeez. Even his Luitenent.(spelling?) This is his first leave in 2 yrs since joining the army so I can't wait to see him. His birthday is on April 24, so this will be a combination celebration for us. His homecomming visit and birthday. I just wanted to share the good news with all my garden friends from all over the world. And the count down starts,,,,,,,,,,,,
Oh, Biita, I'm so happy for you! Great news indeed. I'll help you count if it passes the time more quickly.
20-------------------- This is fantastic news, Biita. I can see that you didn't want to jinx the leave possibilities by speaking of it too soon. I'll bet that while you sound like you have your excitement under control in your posting, I'll bet that you are exploding with joy inside all the while. I'll bet that anyone on here that knows you is extremely happy for you too. I'm not usually a betting man. Well, congratulations, proud mum!
Biita what fantastic news!!! Give Josh a big hug from each and every one of us and wish him a very, very happy birthday.
ohhh i am so happy!!! But. I still have that little grain of fear that something could happen that causes it to be put off. But. I just keep thinking positive and its going to happen this time. Thanks all for the support and happiness for us! Geez by April 30th i'll be impossiable to live with,,,lol. poor KB.
How Absolutely Fabulous!!!! This must be so exciting for you. I will be praying for traveling mercies for him. Have a great time with him!
Thank you all,,,I just can't wait,,lol. hahaha,, bin laden with a viking helmet,,lol... too too funny. Maybe josh should take back the plastic sword too,,lol. ohh geez thats funny,, droopy's right he does have the beard and hair for it,, lol.
Biita I'm so thrilled for you and him.That has to be the hardest thing to be away from your son that long.I'm just so proud for you.
Oh, that's wonderful! I bet he's sooooo stoked to see his mamma. Any special plans for when he arrives? I'm sure just being home is a gift enough, but it might keep you occupied for the next few weeks if you plan a little home-coming party :-D Congratulations!!!
