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09-27-2007, 12:44 AM
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I WANT DEFENSE!
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Always Hoping
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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.  My baby's HOME! Thank the Lord! |
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09-27-2007, 12:46 AM
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A new beginning!
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Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP |
Awesome news. What an AWESOME way to pull it off too! Glad he is back home and safe.
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09-27-2007, 12:51 AM
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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...
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09-27-2007, 01:09 AM
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Ring of Famer
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Awesome! That brought tears to my eyes! ENJOY!
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09-27-2007, 01:11 AM
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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. 
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09-27-2007, 01:16 AM
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The Dude abides.
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THAT'S AWESOME!
What's the restaurant - do you mind me asking? |
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09-27-2007, 01:18 AM
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I WANT DEFENSE!
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Always Hoping
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Adopt-a-Bronco: Defense |
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! |
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09-27-2007, 01:20 AM
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Mr Diplomacy
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Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller |
congrats Gunns , so happy your son is home .......
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09-27-2007, 02:20 AM
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Miss Congeniality
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: in my cups... lol
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Adopt-a-Bronco: Randy Gradishar |
Very cool kid you have there, Gunns... what a fantastic surprise for his birthday.
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09-27-2007, 03:07 AM
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Mo' holla fo' yo' dolla!
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09-27-2007, 03:32 AM
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Famer of Rings
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Adopt-a-Bronco: Simon Fletcher |
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.
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09-27-2007, 09:35 AM
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Bleedin' orange!
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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!
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09-27-2007, 09:45 AM
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Ring of Famer
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Location: Bronco Nation
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Adopt-a-Bronco: Andre Hall |
great story brother. I am very happy for your entire family
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09-27-2007, 10:11 AM
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Congrats Gunns. Great news you son is home and he certainly knows how to honor his mom.
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09-27-2007, 10:14 AM
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Bleedin' orange!
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09-27-2007, 10:23 AM
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Ring of Famer
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Location: Bronco Nation
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Adopt-a-Bronco: Andre Hall |
I refer to everyone when I'm caught up in a story and miss the tiny details brother. Sorry for the mistake!
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09-27-2007, 10:26 AM
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Bleedin' orange!
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09-27-2007, 02:38 PM
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Awww, gunns, that is sooo exciting!!! Congratulations!
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09-27-2007, 03:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
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Wow! That just broke me up. That's great. What a beautiful relief.
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09-27-2007, 04:23 PM
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Great moments are born...
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Very cool!
Reunited and it feels so good! |
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09-27-2007, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: 'I guess he'd rather be in Colorado'
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Excellent news gunns! Congrats! That sounded like a setup on one of those afternoon talk shows. Good stuff
And thank your son for his service for us. |
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09-28-2007, 01:21 AM
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Offseason sucks...
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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!
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09-28-2007, 01:48 AM
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Ring of farmers
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady |
Wow, thats cool, congrats Gunns.
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09-28-2007, 03:23 AM
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It's all over...
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Okinawa, Japan
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Cool story! I can't wait till i get home, although I won't be doing anything that special.
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09-28-2007, 12:46 PM
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LP.org/L4L.org
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Nope. I must admit reading that put a lump in mine as well |
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