Deployment Reunion

This is the first time that I'm participating in Mama Kat's Writing Challenge.  The prompt I chose this week is "Describe A Happy Reunion".

I actually have two -- and both were related to My Marine's deployment.

My favorite reunion, by far, was the one where My Marine came home from a 16-month deployment, to the waiting arms of his baby girl and loving wife.  I could write about every single detail -- but I'll let the video speak for itself (starring Yours Truly and My Marine!)

(Be sure to mute the sound on the slideshow before watching the video!)

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The second happy reunion was when My Marine came home for his 2 week R and R.  Because I had a military ID, I was able to go directly to the gate to greet him when he got off the plane.  I remember being incredibly nervous and pacing back and forth as I watched his plane pull up to the jetway.  I waited anxiously as traveler after traveler got off the plane.  I finally saw a glimpse of him coming down the ramp and ran to greet him as he ran to meet me.  As I was swept into his arms, I remember hearing people in the terminal area start to applaud and cheer - which got even louder when he picked up his baby girl from the stroller and held her close.  As we walked through the airport to get his luggage, people kept welcoming him home and thanking him for his service.  I couldn't get the smile off my face!

And while those are my two most favorite reunions, any time that I'm reunited with My Marine after he's gone is a good reunion!!