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I am traveling down to Louisiana to work for the winter, When I told my son that I was doing that he informed me that on his way to his duty station he was going to reroute his trip so he could come home for a day to see me so I told him that i would not be here. I was very sad. So for weeks I have been kinda depressed thinking that my one and only son was going to come home and I wouldn't even get to see him. Then he called me today and told me that he did some checking and discovered that where I am going to be at in Louisiana is only a 3 hour drive to where he is at in Pensacola Florida. My mouth just dropped open and I got so excited. I told him that no matter what on my first day off I was going to rent a car and drive over to the base. I'm not going to tell him when I will be there, I'm going to show up at the gate and have them get him to meet me there. That is going to be my Merry Christmas even if it will be January. I am just so happy that I am going to get to see my son, even if its for a couple of hours. I miss him so much.

Just had to share my belated Christmas story.

I will blog again after the visit and let you all know it went.

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Comment by TexasMomof2 on December 30, 2011 at 10:35am: Oh! I'm so excited for you - we live in Texas and when my son was in Pensacola we drove to see him - going through Louisiana. You guys will be close - lucky! Enjoy your visits!

Comment by eljac913 (Ship 12 Div 053) on December 30, 2011 at 8:58pm: Cheryl,

Loved your story. Enjoy your visit. I am so happy it worked out for you. Take Care!

Comment by Patrick's Mom on December 30, 2011 at 10:24pm: Praise God! I love how He can put things together like this! Enjoy your time with your boy!

Comment by paces on December 31, 2011 at 11:26am: I am so happy for you. I know it will be a wonderful day!!!

Comment by maddox1 on January 1, 2012 at 4:02pm: I am happy that it worked out for you to see your son. I know what it is like having only one child. Enjoy your visit no matter time frame...it will alwyas hold dear to your...HEART!!!!

Comment by PalmBeachNavy/Marine on January 1, 2012 at 5:36pm: Wow thats great news:)