Sunday, August 31, 2008

welcome home

I just wanted to jump on and leave a little note.

One of the marines came home today!

I love the smell of sweat and dirt. I am doing his laundry right now.

he called me at 7:20 a.m. and said "Mom I am at March and I have already kissed the ground."

When we picked him up he said "Thank you guy's for picking me up. It is nice to come home to someone."

I am going to go cook dinner for this young man.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

You are the best and I know these Marines appreciate every single thing you do! Hugs, Martha :-)

Anonymous said...

you are the best, Kelli!! I bet he truly appreciated that!! and he calls you "mom", is that sweet or what?????

I bet he is enjoying a finely cooked meal and great fellowship!!!

thank you for the service you do for them; and thanking him for the service he does for our country!!!

betty

Anonymous said...

Yes Kelli, thank that Marine for his service from this old grandma in Washington state.  Ank you for doing laundry, cooking dinner and welcoming this dear Marine back to the USA.   Linda in Wshington state

Anonymous said...

Welcome home to that marine and thank you for taking care of all of them. Paula

Anonymous said...

That is so sweet, I love that you do this for the guys.... You are the best and I know these Marines appreciate every single thing you do!

Sharon

Anonymous said...

Welcome home to your friend...please tell him my family & I say "Thank you for ALL you have done for us in our little part of this country" If I could hug them I would.

Michele

Anonymous said...

I'm glad your marine is home safe and sound, and I hope he is just the first of many.  Hope you are feeling much better today.  That video was very powerful.
Lori

Anonymous said...

Welcome home!!
you rock Kelli!
Lyn

Anonymous said...

(((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU))))))))))))))))))))))))))))That is very sweet,I wish they all could come home and not have to go back.

Anonymous said...

I bet it did feel good to kiss the ground. Sure the dinner was great. Blessings, Janie

Anonymous said...

dear Kelli,
you are jsut sooooo awesome to care for these young friends of yours so deeply!:)
I love ya
nat

Anonymous said...

I know that feeling. I remember when Mark called from Iraq to tell me their tour was over and he would be home in two weeks. Even though he has been home since July, I am still amazed and thakful to have my guy home safe and sound.
Laini