He's Home!!!!!!!

Dave just called. Our hero is home!!!! Kelly was there to greet him at the homecoming festivities at Camp Lejeune, and they're now driving home by way of Taco Bell. He's tired, sore, hungry, and jet-lagged, but thrilled to be back. The 48-hour journey involved flights from Kuwait to Germany, then Iceland, then North Carolina.

We're so grateful for the Lord's watchful care and bringing Dave home safely, and bringing Dave & Kelly back together. We're excited that they'll both be here in early March for a 10-day visit.

Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes!

Phone Call & Photos

Dave was able to call us Sunday morning. What a joy to hear his voice! His last mission is over (several casualties, but none terribly serious). Now they're in transition mode, turning over operations to the next group and prepping themselves and their gear for the return trip.

For the last few weeks they've been out in the boondocks, sleeping on the ground and trying not to freeze at night. Thankfully, the weather is warming up, and they're back on the large base where they have showers, a chow hall, and cots to sleep on.

Dave sent us several pictures. The last one is the pinning ceremony acknowledging his promotion to Petty Officer 2nd Class. The vehicle is "Big Bertha" - I think that's the ambulance that Dave sometimes drives. (Clicking on any of the pictures will give you the big-screen view.)

We're so grateful for the Lord's loving care, and that Dave will be home soon. We're looking forward to lots of great hugs when he and Kelly when they come to California next month!