JB's Home!

JB returned home this past Tuesday morning. He is now not only out of Iraq but out of the Army. (He does have a commitment with the National Guard, though.) We are so grateful to the Lord for JB and for his safe return home. We continue to pray for other sons and daughters still over there. Today I am going to shamelessly steal his xanga post - I thought it was an interesting perspective on his return home.

From JB:

"Today is my first day back inside my home in Delaware as a free man. I am no longer bound to the Army and there is no likelihood of my ever deploying again. It's a strange sensation, I feel like I am existing on multiple planes. I am hyper-aware. Everything seems familiar and yet brand new simultaneously. Images, colors and sounds flash across my field of perception. It's as if I have additional senses beyond those five with which I was born. I have another organ capable of detecting rays of possibilities, hopes, and future struggles- but my mind is only passingly familiar with how to interpret these impulses from this yet unnamed organ and can only process snippets of information. I feel like I could pass through the walls of my house unhindered. If I tried just a little harder I could cover a mile with a single step, jump up to such a height that I could take in the whole city before me in my field of view. If I were to breathe in just a little deeper I'd absorb the thoughts and psychic emanations from my sleeping neighbors and experience their dreams. The world unfolds before me like drop of red colored water released into the clear blue ocean, and its secrets are mine. Tomorrow this will all have passed, but the possibilities remain."

(Shameless Promotion Alert!) If you enjoyed this post - check out JB's book, From Basic to Baghdad - A Soldier Writes Home. Available from Bright Ideas Press.com and other fine home education supply companies.

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Posted by ChathamMommy

Oh, hurrah! As someone who's had family over there (my BIL), I know the relief that comes with it. Welcome home, JB!!

Chelo

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Posted by Panshrmu

and see you are from Delaware!!! YEAH!!! I am a Delawarian, living in Taiwan with my wonderful dh who is a naitonal here. He is a pastor. Our oldest son is named Joshua. Wanted to say a welcome back to Joshua from Iraq and a thank you for serving his country in a dangerous place. May God use your special background to help others like you.
Deana

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Posted by cellomom

(((Maggie))) I can only imagine the relief in your Mama heart.

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Posted by ClassicalMamma

you have a 3 column blog! This is unheard of on homeschoolblogger! I know, I've been asking for one! Do you mind if I steal it?

I stopped by to see if you'd be interested in joining our reading partnership...come by my blog and check it out.

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Posted by JenIG

he sounds like he is on PCP

hahahahaha that was probably only funny to me. my apologies.

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Posted by Wisconsin

Thanks so much for choosing me as a winner fo the contest on Jen Ig's blog! I can't wait to get the book and share it with my family & support group.

Glad to hear your son is safely home with his family. He sounds like an awesome young man.

Looking forward to checking out your blog & sites as well -- when I get time, of course!

Blessings, michelle

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Posted by stacey

Does JB not realize how scary it would be knowing his neighbor's dreams, especially since I am one of them! I love reading his stuff, it reminds me of a time when my brain had time for thoughts.

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Posted by ClagettsFLStyle

I was the winner of a great contest ( though at the moment my tiny little brain is going blank as to which one), and I recieved a copy of your sons book. I just started reading it the other night and am really enjoying it.

You have a beautiful blog and even more beautiful family. I saw that you may be at the FPEA convention. Maybe I will see you there.

I am a NE from Maryland, and now currently live in FL. The reverse of you i guess. I somewhat miss MD but LOVE FL.

Have a great day!

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