Coming Home!

[Bichonluver3]

This is the latest posting on the facebook page of LT Joshua Magder, USN (our younger son) who has been flying MEDEVAC in Iraq since May. Mom and Dad are much relieved he is coming home. The whole family eagerly awaits his arrival at LAX tomorrow. Thank you God. :):)

"Literally one of the LAST US military members to leave Iraq in a flight of three, and home-bound in a few hours... Once outside Kuwaiti Airpsace... cocktails? 4.5 hours in Germany?... trouble to be found.":rolleyes:(eyes rolling are Mom's reaction!)

Carrol

[mypuppy]

Dear Carrol,

OMG, I can understand your feelings of anticipation, joy and most of all relief. And the feelings of awe and happiness will be multiplied by a million when you see your son walking U.S. soil safe and sound.

Again, from my military family to yours, I can be nothing but more than excited for all of you, and will be thinking of you holding your son in your arms. Sooooooo awesome! And yes, THANK GOD indeed.

I wish you all a blissful day tomorrow.

Tight hugs and love...Jeanette and family:)

[Bichonluver3]

Thanks so much Jeanette!

[frijole]

What a wonderful Christmas present you are getting Carrol. Please give him huge hugs and let him know we appreciate his service and sacrifice. I know you will sleep better at nights knowing he is back home. You should be proud. Hugs, Kim

[Bichonluver3]

Thanks, Kim!

[Bichonluver3]

I have posted an album about Joshua.

[Jenny & Judi in MN]

Congratulations! He can get his celebration out of the way in Germany so he can spend more time with YOU when he gets to the US!!

[Bichonluver3]

You said it!!! :D

[lulusmom]

I'm really happy for you and your entire family. I can only imagine how excited you are. I love the pictures and wow, Josh is a really handsome guy. Give Josh a hug for me and tell him welcome home from a grateful American.

[Roxee's Dad]

Great news indeed :D and great pictures. Please pass on our thanks to him for his service.

[Bichonluver3]

Thanks, John. I will do that!:)

[Bailey's Mom]

I have posted an album about Joshua.
Hello Carrol!!
Is Josh home yet?
That is one hunk of a man!!! Is he tall? Looks to be.
What a wonderful Christmas you all will have.:D
Thanks to Josh. :) Enjoy your baby
Love,
Susan

You are off that camel and out of the desert, right??:D:D

[Bichonluver3]

Dearest Susan,
Yes, he is tall -6'! Less than 3 hours to go. He told us not to meet him at the airport as he is renting a car there. He will then drive to my daughter's home where he will spend a couple of days and nights getting to know his niece whom he last saw when she was not quite 2 (she will be 3 in February). He will then spend a couple of days and nights at my older son's place playing catch up. All the kids will then come home to us in the desert. Josh will stay with us for a week then travel visiting friends and return here for his last weekend before going back to Guam. In the midst of all of this my daughter will probably give birth to her second baby. Theoretically, because I am working, I would not get to see him until Friday but am driving in tomorrow, with my husband, as a surprise to attend a party at my daughter's house.
I'll tell you all about Wally - (wait until you hear!) a little later. Time for work!
Love, Carrol
2 1/2 hours to go!!!!!!!:D

[Squirt's Mom]

Oh, Carrol, I am so excited for you and your family! The surprise visit will be wonderful and such a happy time for all, I'm sure.

I pray your son will remain home for the rest of his life, that his services are never again called upon.

Many hugs,
Leslie

[Bichonluver3]

Thanks, Leslie! After a month's leave here, he is headed back to Guam where he is stationed for another year - probably to do search and rescue - if he is not deployed by then. After that he, hopefully, will be back in the US for a while(we hope).

[Bailey's Mom]

:)Okay-it's 1 1/2 hours past due......ETA.....is everyone safe?:)
Love,
Susan

[Bichonluver3]

Thanks everybody! It's great to have all my kids together again!
Happy holidays to all !!!

[Squirt's Mom]

I am so happy for you, Carrol! :)

[Bailey's Mom]

MERRY CHRISTMAS, Carrol!!!!!
I hope you are lavishing in the wonderfulness of having your "boy" home again.

Visions of sugarplums to you and Wally!

Love,
Susan

[marie adams]

I am so happy for you Carrol!!! Having the family all together is the most wonderful feeling!!!

So did we talk about your son and my daughter???? Haha!!! He is very handsome and just looks like he is a kind and wonderful thoughtful person. He probably has a quick sense of humor like his mother.....so does my daughter--hehe!!!:D

She will kill me if she knows I said this--you know that look!!!!:eek:

Happy Holidays!!! Happy New Year!!! You have a beautiful family!!!