So Cally and I arrived at the Miramar Air Station and met my wonderful friend Pam who was there to take pictures of our exciting moment. Shortly after Sam and Wes arrived and together we celebrated the end of the deployment and impatiently waited to hear to command to go outside to see the airplane land that had our husbands in it.
After a while that felt more like an eternity, we finally were directed outside where the Marine Corps Band greeted us with wonderful music. I was giddy as can be! I knew in just a few short moments I would have Zane back in my arms again! Cally was a bit confused and didn't know what to think about the large crowd and loud music. I had explained to her earlier that we were going to go get Daddy and she was very excited to hear the news, but when we arrived to the homecoming celebration, she became a little shy.
Suddenly Sam grabbed me and pointed to the sky and said "there they are!" It took me a moment to locate the pin point in the sky that was their airplane but I did and together we watched them come in and land. Seeing the smoke of the tires screeching on the tar mat was the best feeling in the world! Shortly after, the airplane doors opened and Marines began to pour out. I was so worried I would not be able to find him since they were pretty far and they all look the same from a distance but I know my husband and could recognize his walk from a mile away, which I did. I shouted his name, we made eye contact, and then I rushed through the crowd to greet him!
Finally I was in his arms again! After a long and wonderful embrace, he knelt down to greet Cally. She was a bit shy and hesitant, but a great moment nevertheless to see them together. What a site to see, father and daughter reunited!
A news camera captured the moment and we are so grateful to have that on video. The whole family made it on the news that night! They interviewed us along with the Ericksons (Pat, Sam and Wes).
After a bit of catching up and celebrating, it was time to go home, together as a complete family. What a great feeling that was.
Zane: I missed you more than words could ever describe. I'm so lucky to have you as my husband and am so very grateful for the sacrifice that you made and continue to make every day as a Marine. I could not be more proud of you. Thank you babe! I love you!
Just a few hours later, Cally and Daddy are back to their old selves:
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