Monday, March 9, 2009

Hannah's Homecoming













Okay, so I really suck at this picture thing, but I tried!
It was such a great experience to go to Hannah's home coming ceremony. She looks great! Strong and healthy. Mom looks like she drove all night, sat out in the humid Texas wind for 2 hours and bawled like a baby! I saw grown dad's completely break down when they saw their daughters. Fathers that had never met their babies. Hugging and crying and laughing and kissing and so much pride, relief and joy it's hard to explain. I'm just so glad my girl is home. Thank you to everyone that supported her with prayers, emails and care packages.











6 comments:

Jimmy B Laverty said...

Hey Eileen, the pictures are great. Welcome home Hanna! I heard ou were coming to Fort Carson... after 20 years we will meet again. Last time I saw you I think you were in diapers hahaha, now in a uniform - Amazing.

Eileen and steve, when you come to visit Hanna here in Colo Springs, you have a place to stay. We're just a phone call away.

Blessing to all! Jimmy

Jim Laverty said...

Hannah, Your hat is too big!!!!
Glad you are home safe and sound. We can't wait to see you at the Family Reunion.
God Bless!

rick said...

Welcome home Hannah.
Did you get to shoot any towel heads????!!!

Eileen Phelps said...

Rick, If you're going to be politically incorrect, get it right...it's rag heads, and no, she patched them up.

Jimmy, Hannah actually is not going to Ft. Carson. She's very disappointed. Most of her unit is going, but some will be left at Ft. Hood and she's one of the "lucky" ones. I think when she finally leaves Texas, she'll be in no hurry to return.

Jim, believe me, the hat looks much better than her helmet...on so many levels!

Anonymous said...

Hey Hannah I'm glad you're home too! Safe and sound I know we've already talked but in case you're reading this you're niece's and nephew are also looking forward to talking to you, they'd rather do it in person. Can't wait till you really get back home to Kansas! See you soon.
Love You, Bethany

Debbie said...

All that and you STILL look this good?!!!! It's just disgusting Eileen! But I love you anyway!!! Welcome home Hannah our Hero!!!