sunday night was the premiere of a new show on lifetime: ComingHome...it is a "reality show" depicting military families welcoming home their soldiers. my big brother Kevin is currently finishing up nursing school, but he is technically a private first class. he joined the army as an RN and will be heading into training and service following graduation. this is a HUGE adjustment for me...i would love nothing more than to fall in love and marry an amazing man who gets along great with Kevin and Jamie and then all live in the same general vacinity and raise our kids together. however, i am SO excited for Kev and this new adventure he is embarking upon. i know what an honor it is for him to be able to serve - and i am SO PROUD of him for making that choice. nevertheless, i know the emotions are going to SOAR when kevin actually leaves and takes his wife (my dear friend) and daughter (my favorite person on the face of the earth) with him.
i didn't actually CRY (although tears did well up) during the show, but i'm pretty sure if it was my big brother coming home from overseas and surprising madeline, i would be a hot mess. as i sat and watched the show i was just so touched, and truly thankful for the sacrifice that so many families make for our nation's safety and protection - and what an honor to list my brother amongst those. i'll miss him like crazy - but this is a good thing! (now, if my heart could just TRULY get that memo and be still.)
ps - who wouldn't want THIS girl to stick around...seriously...she's the best...and Texas, that just isn't for her (come on M-girl, help me convince them! shoot for Washington or Hawaii...)
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oh shell! i cried the entire show, especially when the high school guy was signing his football contract.. i lost it!
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