See this little girl? That is my baby. She may be 26, but she is my baby, still.
She grew up
And joined the Army
Got married to Steve
And for the last year, she has been in Iraq, working in a hospital.
Over the last year, I have heard from so many of you, expressing support for our family and telling me that you have been praying for her safe return. Some of you sent packages to Lauren and to her fellow soldiers, which were greatly appreciated. And I appreciated your kind words more than you can possibly know.
It was a tough year for all of us.
But now she is back home.
Thank you God!
“Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.”
John 15:13
Our family says thank you to your family.
Thank you, God, indeed. Welcome home Lauren!
thank you Lauren ~ welcome home…relax now mom!
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ELK
That is simply wonderful news! Welcome home, Lauren, welcome home. And thank you so very much for what you’ve done for this country of ours. It is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for serving our country and welcome home, Lauren!
So glad you are home safe Lauren. Now hurry up and get you butt up to NY so that I can give you a hug.
Welcome home, Lauren! Good job, well done! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Welcome home, Lauren. Thank you for all you did over there … you have a very proud mom (and dad) .. and a lot of bloggers who really truly are glad you are home again.
Yeah! Welcome home Lauren. I am so glad that you are back home with your family. I appreciate everything you did in Iraq and in the military. Thank you.
I didn’t know since we are recent blogging friends…but, WELCOME HOME Lauren. Thank you for serving and I appreciate you. Hope you are happy and well.
Thank God and welcome home Lauren and thank you for all you have done and are doing for the rest of us!
Is she home to stay? Hopefully…Lord willing…but you can be so proud of the work she did.
AMEN!
Welcome home and thank you for keeping us all safe…. Words cannot express the appreciation for allowing us to breath easy…
…Welcome Home Lauren! Many thanks and many blessings to you and for what you do for this great country of ours!
…And need I say, you look just like your mom… :o)
…Blessings…
I’m so glad she’s home and safe! She has such a sweet, sincere smile.
Brenda
Lauren I am so happy you’re home safe! Woohoo!!!
Thank you for your unselfish service and sacarifice.
Scott and I can’t wait to see you.
We love you!!!
Welcome home.
Welcome home Lauren. Your distant relative (cousin twice removed) is so proud of you! I told your Mom that we heard a big sigh of relief last week coming from the east! Everyone is glad you’re home safe and sound. Thanks for serving us!
What a wonderful feeling for a family to feel. Yes, thank God.
Oh, I’m so happy she’s home. I don’t think I ever mentioned this, but one of my brothers spent time over there as a civilian truck driver, so I can relate to your relief.
Enjoy catching up with her.
Thank goodness! God Bless.