Welcome Home Thomas

This week has been a sick week for me. I woke up Monday morning with a cold and finally seem to be getting over it. Monday we had a welcome home party for Thomas. The morning kept us busy preparing for it. Nicole came over and helped Gina do the decorating. We invited mostly family which consisted of about 45 people. Thomas wore his dress blue uniform and everyone wanted their picture taken with him. I grilled hamburgers, hot dogs, and sausage. Gina made potato salad and maw maw Sue brought baked beans. After the party was over, we visited with Dave & Chris, our son-in-law’s parents, along with Shane & Nicole. It was a wonderful day.
Here are a few pictures from the party.

Displaying Our Marine


Thomas's Cookie Cake


Another Display For Thomas


Thomas with his Aunt Dana & Uncle Rickey


Thomas with Wanda & Phil


Thomas and Brandi


Thomas Telling Stories to His Cousins


Nicole & Shane with His Parents Dave & Chris


Gina with My Two Sisters Dana & Brenda

The rest of the week has been consumed with taking medicine and sleeping. Gina has played around in her garden a little but it has rained here every day and is still raining as I write. Thomas has been coming and going all week visiting friends.

We invited Shane & Nicole over Friday Night for dinner to enjoy steak and bake potatoes with us. This week consisted of me being sick and Gina & I spending time with Thomas before he flies out on Monday the 14th. However, I do feel better today and believe I may be over this head cold / flu.

Until tomorrow, Gina & I hope everyone has a pleasant and wonderful day, enjoying what our Father has so graciously blessed us with.