A Wonderful, Wonderful Night!!!!
 

I'm sorry but I have to share. You see these things on TV and think how wonderful they are and tonight I got to experience it.

Today is my 3rd son's 27th birthday. He's in Baghdad due home at the end of the month. His wife came down from Idaho on Tuesday to spend some time with us, which I found a little strange since my son is due home soon and I thought they'd come down when they got home.

Well tonight we decided to go out to dinner at my son's favorite restaurant to celebrate his birthday in abstentia. We eat our meal and are all enjoying the night and each others company. My daughter in law says that my son wanted to honor me for giving birth to him 27 years ago and she's brought a cake. They bring it out and it says Thanks Mom on it and I'm checking the cake out and they are putting down some plates for us and the waiter bends down and kisses me on my cheek. Freaked me out....I look up and it's my son. HE'S HOME!!!!!!!!!!! He came home Monday and they planned this. The whole restaurant stood up and clapped. I don't think I have ever had such a moment of exhiliration in my life. I have to say it even out did winning that first SB. ;D My baby's HOME! Thank the Lord!

Awesome news. What an AWESOME way to pull it off too! Glad he is back home and safe.

It's those memories that will last for a lifetime. I'm glad your son was able to do something special for you on his birthday...:thumbs:

Awesome! That brought tears to my eyes! ENJOY!

That is really OUTSTANDING...I am so glad for you gunns that he is home, I know you were worrying about this many times (obviously any mother would, its a hellhole in Baghdad right now...very scary)....much congratulations. What a great surprise.

Awesome. :thumbsup:

THAT'S AWESOME!

What's the restaurant - do you mind me asking?

It was La Puente. Not the fanciest but we love the Mexican food there, especially the smothered burritos!

Thanks everyone! I am definitely on cloud 9!

congrats Gunns , so happy your son is home .......

Very cool kid you have there, Gunns... what a fantastic surprise for his birthday. :thumbsup:

Awesome!

That is fantastic news! :thumbsup: ^5

Great story and way to pull it off. It just shows how important getting someone home alive is better than anything, including SB 32. Congrats and tell him that he is an American Hero from the Mane. Enjoy some fun time together.

It's wonderful to hear your son made it home unharmed. I happy for you and your family! I just wish all of "our" soldiers could return home to their families!

great story brother. I am very happy for your entire family

Congrats Gunns. Great news you son is home and he certainly knows how to honor his mom.

Gunns had a sex change???

I refer to everyone when I'm caught up in a story and miss the tiny details brother. Sorry for the mistake!

Just ribbin' ya bro!

Awww, gunns, that is sooo exciting!!! Congratulations! :sunshine:

Wow! That just broke me up. That's great. What a beautiful relief.

Very cool!

Reunited and it feels so good!

Excellent news gunns! Congrats! That sounded like a setup on one of those afternoon talk shows. Good stuff :thumbsup: And thank your son for his service for us.

Am I the only one who just got the biggest lump in his throat?! WOW, Gunns, that is truly a phenominal experience and wonderful for you and your family! Amen to that!

Wow, thats cool, congrats Gunns.

Cool story! I can't wait till i get home, although I won't be doing anything that special.

Nope. I must admit reading that put a lump in mine as well :thumbsup: