Dear Mark,Our minds are racing with all that tomorrow will bring. Our team together again. 200 days apart ends now.
We want you to know that we are proud of you. You have sacrificed much. We have lived your experience through pictures, phone calls and emails. Still, we know that we'll never really understand. We couldn't meet the people that you met, do the work that you did, smell the smells or see the things you saw. All we know is that we are proud.
Many talk about the beauty of democracy. You helped make it happen.
Many talk about making a difference. You did.
Many talk about honor and bravery. You modeled it.
You are humble. I know you. You are reading this thinking, "Oh, but many have been there longer and seen more combat." You played your part, and we are beaming with pride for the man that you are.
Now it is time to get back to team business. There is plastic food to pretend to eat, toys to accidentally step on, tickling to do, little (and big) hands to hold, walks to take, movies to watch and family dinners to eat.
See ya at the airport. We'll be waiting.
Love,
R and P (and the monkeys)
27 comments:
Well said, Rebecca, well said! I wish you many tiny moments - a little glance seeing your hubby with your girl, a hug from your sweet hubby, maybe just opening your eyes and seeing the back of his head in the morning - those are the precious things you both have been missing! For Mark I can't wait for him to see you as the strong and powerful Mommy you are! And I wish you both happiness together!
Precious...I hope you have a sweet renunion!
God is so good!
oh man i have goosebumps and tears in my eyes!!
We are extremely proud of Mark and for his service to our great country! I would love to be there to salute him and thank him. Enjoy these moments and take some pictures so we can share it also. We cant wait to see all of you together again!
Love you guys
PaPaw
Thank you Mark! You and your family are amazing people of faith and courage. We are so happy that you will be home to make more happy family memories. God Bless you and thank you for your service.
Yes, thank you Mark AND your team at home for your sacrifice. We are so happy that very soon you all will be reunited. We are grateful for your service.
Rebecca,
Definitely Mark gets credit for his sacrifice... you also get some credit for the sacrifice YOU made to be apart from him. I am beyond excited for you to be in the same home again as a family. Thank You to BOTH of you for your great sacrifice.
Thank you for your sacrifice. We are grateful.
Happy Homecoming!
Welcome Home Mark!!! Thank you so much for your sacrifice! We are so happy you all will be back together again!!
thank you and we cant wait to see your team again
Welcome Home Mark and Thank You for your service to our Country!! And Thank you, Rebecca and Sophia for your sacrifice! Many blessings to you and your sweet family!
Love and prayers,
Monica
Proud Army Mama of David (and friends with Jay and Angela!)
Mark and Rebecca,
You are both amazing people and have made many sacrifices for the good of others. Mark, we thank you for your bravery and unwavering service to our country. Rebecca, we are in awe of how you graciously (and with great strength, courage and an amazing positive attitude) handled Mark being away. May your family have a sweet reunion.
The Hoffmans are so excited to see Mark return! Meron is ready to get a hug from her hero!
We love you Team R...
laura, tymm, & meron
Thank you Mark for protecting our great Country! From the Kowalski Family in Fort Myers Beach, Florida we salute you and thank you.
Our son was a soldier for halloween - a nine year old dressing up but his dream and his desire at this age is to serve our great Country. I will show him your pictures. Thank you again.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you Mark, Rebecca and Sophia for the huge sacrifice you all made. Mark- Rebecca is very proud of you and is super excited to have you back. Enjoy your reunion tomorrow. I am sure you both are not sleeping tonight.
Eva and Sara
Welcome home Mark! Thank you guys for your sacrifices you have made. Can't wait to see the team together again :)
Rebecca,
I had no clue Mark was gone. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us. I truely appreciate the sacrifices Mark and your family have made for our country.
Happy Reunion!!!
Jen S.
Wonderful, wonderful news! Praising God that this day is here. We can't wait to see you three together!
I had to write in again - Mark, we are so proud of you, can't wait to hear stories, thank you for your sacrifices and love the heck out of you. And, I can act like a sister in law again and tease you about your bald head :-)
Sigh. That was so beautiful! I am so ashamed of myself! The kids made cards and pictures for Mark and we had planned to send them, but they are here, on my desk, and now I hear that he's coming home soon! I'm so sorry! Please know that we are thinking of you all, and praying for you, my friend!
Rebecca, I had no idea Mark was so far away either! What a wonderful thing that he is coming home...congratulations to your whole team, and thank you Mark!
Amy
Welcome home Mark! Thanks for your service. I hope you get some time to kick back and spend time with your family now as you most certainly deserve it!
Beautiful tribute Rebecca. Well put! Mark, we are so proud and thankful to you for all you've done. You are quite a guy.
Mark thank you for all that you have done to protect our country. Rebecca~your tribute was amazing. I am so glad you are reunited!
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