Sunday, September 14, 2008

Our American Soldier!


Look at the wonderful surprise we got today: A picture of David!! He sent it to us from somebody's cell phone. Obviously, since he is standing in a shower, they were sneaking around calling, but WHO CARES!!!! I got a picture of my boy!! Whoo-Hoo!! He looks great and it just made our day! He said he has passed the rifle range and is a squad leader. He has 15 soldiers under him. Oh we are just so proud we could burst!! Thank you, Lord, for letting him send that picture and call today! Only 5 more Sundays!!!

18 comments:

Russ and Lisa W. said...

What a nice surprise!!!
We missed you all last night. Kristy's son Colin was playing the field last night with all the pretty girls. Lily Mei would have been one of them! lol He was tooooo cute! lol
Love Ya!
Lisa

Hope for Lucy said...

What a blessing! Im so glad you got that picture and he does look great. We are so proud of him!!

Miss you guys!

Love
Connie

Heather BT said...

Squad Leader, Excellent!
Good for you David. I'm sure you earned it.
Heather BT

Lisa said...

What a special surprise. PRICELESS for a Momma. Sounds like he is doing great. You must be so proud.

Jean said...

Hurray!! David looks so good! It sounds like he's doing well also. I'm so glad you were able to talk to him! I know how you feel~you can't wait for the phone to ring when your loved one is away from home!

Love, Jean

Tina said...

Monica,
He looks so good. I know you must be very proud of your baby!!
Tina

Ohilda said...

Oh Monica, what a blessing! I could just imagine how excited you must be as you count down the days.

Hugs,

Ohilda

day by day said...

Oh, Monica!!! I am just so happy for you...I know how much that picture meant to you! Such a blessing!!!

Denise C said...

OH Monica....he looks great!!!! I have to tell you....as we drove past the Fort J sign on the interstate I thought of you and David...and I prayed!
What a wonderful surprise to get this picture of him today!!!! I am counting down the days with you, my sweet friend...until your precious son comes back home!
XOXOXO,
Denise

RamblingMother said...

oh wow congrats to him!!

Fliss and Mike Adventures said...

So happy for you... hey... rules were meant to be broken... hehe

Sharon said...

OMGosh!! How great is that?? He looks amazing and a leader?!?!?! It looks like he really did know what he was soing and following his calling! Don't you think? Oh Monica, I hope it really makes you feel better. Ihate to think of you worrying! love and hugs,

Football and Fried Rice said...

Wow - 5 more weeks!?!? It is coming so fast!! So proud right along with you!!!

The Ferrill's said...

Monica, What a blessing! I'm sorry I've been so long popping in....please know David remains in my prayers and he looks SO good. I know it must have done your momma heart good to see that boy of yours! Praise God!
Thank you SO much for praying for Josiah...I posted his website on my blog, the latest entry is INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!
Love you,
Laine

Bo, Becky, and Sophie said...

Oh, Monica, I got chill bumps when I saw David's picture. He looks great! I know you are so very proud of him. Congratulations to him on making Sqad Leader. That was really fast! Take care and we will be counting down the Sundays with you!!

Love,
Becky

The Byrd's Nest said...

Oh how this must have filled your heart with such great joy! I know you would like to reach in that picture and give him big hugs!

The Smith's said...

Monica,

I know that you are all just overjoyed that you received his picture. He looks amazing.
We are counting down with you!

Jeff, Becky & Baby Noah

Amie said...

How did I miss this????????????

Fabulous!!!! I LOVE that he was sneaking around to send pics to his mom from someones camera phone. So sweet!

Happy Day a little late!

:)
Amie