And so... He's Home Ashleigh Baker

And so… He’s Home

And we’re happy…

By Ashleigh | Published on: August 10th, 2008 | 96 Comments | Categories: Heart & Home

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On August 10, 2008
Anonymous wrote:

The most beautiful picture ever…it brought tears to my eyes. I’m soo glad for you.

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On August 10, 2008
Ginger wrote:

Oh Ashleigh,
I am so happy for you!!! For all of you so very happy I could just scream with glee!! So, so happy. I have been checking your blog every chance I have hoping I would see this post. I think I just might have to post this wonderful news on my blog too!!!!
Ginger~

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On August 10, 2008
LeAnna wrote:

How sweet :) Lord bless you guys and praise Him for bringing your sweetie home safe!

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On August 10, 2008
Sarah wrote:

Oooh Ash, I’m so excited for you! Such a heart wrenching photo of the two of you!

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On August 10, 2008
Tiffany of Dixie wrote:

Ashleigh,

I don’t remember how I found your blog (through YLCF, I think), but I have enjoyed reading it for a while now.

I agree with Anonymous… the picture almost made me cry. It is so sweet, and, even though I don’t know you and you don’t know me, I am so very happy for you.

Your sister in Christ,
Tiffany

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On August 10, 2008
FaceforGrace wrote:

Praise God! What wonderful news! I was so excited when my brother returned a couple of months ago…I can only imagine if it were my husband! I am very happy for you and your family!

Holly

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On August 10, 2008
Kelli wrote:

All right!!

now.

Go away.

Turn off the computer.

be a family.

That’s an order, little Missy!

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On August 10, 2008
Jenna wrote:

SWEETEST PICTURE IN THE WORLD!! So happy for ya’ll!!!

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On August 10, 2008
Leah wrote:

Aw, Ashleigh!! I am so happy for you all. I cried myself when I saw the picture. :)

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On August 10, 2008
Mike Golch wrote:

that is one of the best pictures I have seen lately! Hugs and God’s love and Blessings. now as some one else has said shut down the computer and enjoy having you man home with you again!

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On August 10, 2008
Chantel wrote:

::happy tears::

:)

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On August 10, 2008
Christine wrote:

Aww, that is WONDERFUL! Praise the Lord!

Such a sweet picture. Enjoy having your family whole again!

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On August 10, 2008
Laura Anne wrote:

Absolutely beautiful! It gives me hope– my lieutenant is leaving in a month for his 12 mo deployment.

In His grace,
Laura

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On August 10, 2008
Erin wrote:

:)!

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On August 10, 2008
Rebecca wrote:

PRAISE THE LORD!!! I’ve been reading your blog for a while enjoying your stories!

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On August 10, 2008
Patsy Clairmont wrote:

okay I don’t even know you and I’m doing the happy dance!!!

46 years of married experience…my advice: don’t let go!

;-)

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On August 10, 2008
Melanie wrote:

What a beautiful picture!! Brought tears to my eyes even though I don’t actually know you. So happy for you!

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On August 10, 2008
Ambrose Family wrote:

How wonderful! You must all be so thrilled! :)

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On August 10, 2008
Leah wrote:

Ashleigh, I began reading your blog just before your husband left and have been praying for you a whole lot.
It brought tears to my eyes when I saw this beautiful picture. Praise God for his safe return!

I love you all in Christ!
Leah

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On August 10, 2008
MaryBeth wrote:

Beautiful picture… so happy for you!! My hubbie won’t be home for another 11 months or so, but this gives me a big smile because I know it will be wonderful when he gets here!!!!

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On August 10, 2008
Mrs. C wrote:

Rejoicing with you! :)

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On August 10, 2008
Jen wrote:

Awww! SOOOO happy for you! :)

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On August 10, 2008
CMartin21 wrote:

Awesome! What a praise on this Sunday evening! I’m so glad for all of you!

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On August 10, 2008
Mod Girl wrote:

Praise God! Thank you for sharing the gorgeous photo.

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On August 10, 2008
Elizabeth in Alaska wrote:

::happiness::

:-)

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On August 10, 2008
Kate wrote:

I am so happy for you all!!!!!!

That picture is absolutley precious!

I feel like jumping up and down with you!

Enjoy!

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On August 10, 2008
Morgan wrote:

Sooooo happy for you!!!!! Yay and PTL!! :)

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On August 10, 2008
Kelly @ Love Well wrote:

BOOYAH!

Wonderful, awesome, heart-pounding news.

Have fun enjoying each other you two.

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On August 10, 2008
Dawn wrote:

I am so thankful to God that your husband is home safe!! I love the picture of the two of you! Absolutely priceless!! I share your excitement. God Bless You and your BEAUTIFUL family!!

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On August 10, 2008
Rebekah wrote:

I can only imagine how you must feel, and soon I will feel it too.

I am so happy for you and your family!

Welcome back John!

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On August 10, 2008
Carrie at dumptrucksandteacups wrote:

Yay!!! I know that I don’t have to tell you but enjoy these days!

Love to you,
Carrie

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On August 10, 2008
Shari wrote:

Oh Ashleigh! I have tears of joy for you! I am so glad he’s home safe and sound! I am so happy for you! Welcome home John!

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On August 10, 2008
Pam--in Jerusalem wrote:

Beautiful!

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On August 10, 2008
Grafted Branch@Restoring the Years wrote:

So glad for you, Ashleigh. :)

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On August 10, 2008
Mishel wrote:

Well, you know how I feel! : )

Even though I was there to witness that beautiful moment…the picture says it all.

Love you all!!!

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On August 10, 2008
Owlhaven wrote:

Wow! Beautiful picture!!!!!!

Great news!

Mary, mom to many

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On August 10, 2008
C.A. Worcester wrote:

Welcome home John!! So happy for you all. What a beautiful picture….

Many blessings to you both & your beautiful boys. I know it has been a rough road….Our God is so very faithful to us. :-)

C.A. Worcester

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On August 10, 2008
Mrs. Taft wrote:

So precious…I am so happy for you!!! :D

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On August 11, 2008
Katie wrote:

love the picture – it brought instant tears to my eyes.
praise God!!

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On August 11, 2008
Hannah Beth wrote:

Oh Ash I am beyond excited for you! Love you guys and have been praying for ya. Oh an by the way, I love the outfit. ;)

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On August 11, 2008
Elizabeth wrote:

Aww … how perfectly beautiful … I am SO happy for you, Ashleigh! :)

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On August 11, 2008
Darcy wrote:

Hooray!! Thank You Ashleigh for the sacrifice of your husband for 8 months to go and serve our country overseas.

I know it was hard at times, but you did it!! You survived!!! And how you are all together!

Praying your adjustment and time reconnecting goes well and you are blessed beyond comprehension!

Hugs to You!!! :)

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On August 11, 2008
Megan wrote:

Ash!!! I’m so sooo happy for you guys!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!! You made it! Yes!! *hugs* SOOOO happy!
-Meg

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On August 11, 2008
mel wrote:

Yay for you! =)
I’m happy for you Ashleigh!

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On August 11, 2008
I live IN Jesus wrote:

YAY YAY YAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!! I remember when my man came back from Qatar and Guam and Korea-VERY emotional time when the Daddy(and husband) returns! God bless you and your families re-uniting time, Ashleigh.
Sarah T.

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On August 11, 2008
Sarge Charlie wrote:

I have experienced the happiness you feel in your heart, you will forever remember this moment in time.

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On August 11, 2008
Maiden Meghan wrote:

HALLELUJAH!
I’m so happy for you! I’ve been reading your blog for over a year…the picture brought tears of joy to my eyes!

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On August 11, 2008
Tiffany wrote:

Im so happy hes home and so blessed that I was able to be there to welcome him home. I let Aunt Kathe sign onto my face book account so she could see the pictures. She cried through the whole thing! :) We love you so much and are so happy that your hubby is home!

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On August 11, 2008
Amy wrote:

The picture is priceless – and it brought tears to my eyes.

I’m so happy for you guys! Enjoy!

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On August 11, 2008
April wrote:

PRAISE THE LORD!!!

I’ve been praying for you this week, wondering when the big day would be…

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On August 11, 2008
Ana wrote:

I am so happy for you Ash!!! Both of you!!! The Lord is GOOD!!!!!

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On August 11, 2008
Lara wrote:

Praise God! Thank you both (and the little guys, too!) for you sacrifice. Enjoy each other!

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On August 11, 2008
Angoraknitter wrote:

I clicked over from Blessedinlove…what a beautiful moment! Thank you for your sacrafice!

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On August 11, 2008
Chelsea wrote:

Finally!

I’m so happy for you and your family, because I, too, know how it feels to be apart from the one you love.

Yay!!!

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On August 11, 2008
Linds wrote:

Congratulations Ashley! I know the feeling from when my brother was in the Air Force. Happy for you both!!

Lindsay
(friend of Nicole’s)

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On August 11, 2008
Anonymous wrote:

Been checking for this post…. PRAISE THE LORD for your husband’s safe arrival home! Absolutely ***LOVE*** the picture…. brought tears to my eyes! Have a wonderful time reacquainting and readjusting. Can’t say enough about that picture! :)

Blessings on you all,
Brandi

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On August 11, 2008
Valerie aka Mamalovelock wrote:

That’s wonderful news!! I am so happy for you and your family.

The picture made me cry. Beautiful picture!

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On August 11, 2008
Rocks In My Dryer wrote:

I think that’s the sweetest picture I’ve ever seen. So happy for your whole family.

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On August 11, 2008
Jessica wrote:

I’m so happy that he made it home safely! I’m sure your arms are so satisfied now that he’s back in them!

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On August 11, 2008
SonReignsRanch wrote:

THAT'S SO AWESOME!!!!

Have been praying for you both all along. Take some much needed time off- Does he get time off right away? Frank always had to go right back to work for about 2-3 weeks before he got leave…. either way take your time adjusting back into things.

<><
Jennifer

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On August 11, 2008
Anna wrote:

I discovered your blog via Rocks in My Dryer a few weeks ago and have come to visit several times since.

This picture is beautiful, and it brought tears to my eyes, though I don’t know you. Your blog is very encouraging.

I was also incredibly amused by the story of your engagement you wrote several weeks ago. The first words out of my mouth were also, ‘Did you ask me dad?!’

:)

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On August 11, 2008
Natalie Nyquist wrote:

:lots of tears:

Some pictures speak a thousand words. This one told a whole book’s worth. And more that can never be put into speech. Wow. :-)

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On August 11, 2008
Danielle wrote:

Rejoicing for you! The Lord bless you all :) …happiness…

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On August 12, 2008
saraloveseric wrote:

Yay!!

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On August 12, 2008
BrittLeigh wrote:

OH MY WORD!!!! I am soooo happy for you, Ashleigh!!!! WOW. I’m so excited that you have your man back. (((HUGS)))!!

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On August 12, 2008
Carla wrote:

I still have tears in my eyes! I think this is the best picture ever. . . it says SO much!

Carla

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On August 12, 2008
Skye Wensing wrote:

Praise God! I am SO happy for you, Ashleigh!!!

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On August 12, 2008
lady jane wrote:

Oh, sweet Lord thank you. <><

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On August 12, 2008
Sara wrote:

I’m crying for you again. Tears of pure joy and happiness :) I love you guys

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On August 12, 2008
Mrs Pea wrote:

So happy for all 4 of you. Hope the little ones warm up quickly – mine can be funny when dada is only away 24 hours!

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On August 12, 2008
Heather wrote:

So, so thankful and happy for you both! Enjoy being together…I know the boys must be thrilled!

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On August 12, 2008
Under Southern Skies wrote:

I am so happy for you! The picture brought tears…

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On August 12, 2008
Patty wrote:

Praise the Lord, this is great news!

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On August 12, 2008
Emily wrote:

Hurray! I’m so happy for you all!

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On August 12, 2008
blondevue... wrote:

I am so happy for you and your little boys that your husband is home safe.
God is so good!! :)
Tori

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On August 12, 2008
Vivi DiLopes Adams wrote:

Beautiful picture! God bless you and your family.

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On August 12, 2008
Anonymous wrote:

So happy for you! I got all teary looking at that picture.Glad you are all together!!

Sarah

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On August 12, 2008
bethany wrote:

love, love, love the picture. :) it was amazing being there when he came home. i’m thrilled beyond belief for you guys. i love you so, so much!
hugs,
your sissy

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On August 13, 2008
Kimberly wrote:

What a blessing to see and hear. Enjoy all the time you have together. WE are praying for you all!!

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On August 13, 2008
Anonymous wrote:

So happy for you all! *hugs* Beautiful picture! A sincere thank you, John, for all you have done to protect the freedom of our country. God bless you!

~Allie in KY~

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On August 13, 2008
sethswifeforlife wrote:

Praise the Lord you are together again, as a couple, as a family and in the same state & country!
May the time you spend together be more precious than ever and made up for time spent apart!
Love and blessings, and the little video clip of your son is just too precious.

Love,
Abby~

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On August 14, 2008
Brian Megilligan wrote:

Fabulous picture. Found you thru someone who follows you on twitter. Hope he can stay home for a long time!

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On August 14, 2008
Katie wrote:

Praise God! :-) Rejoicing with you…

Thank you to you and your hubby for your sacrifice and service for all of us.

Blessings,
Katie

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On August 14, 2008
Events In The Life wrote:

Hey,
I’m happy the good Lord got you both back together. Gladly he’s safe! Best wishes to both of you and the rest of the fam! My grandfather was also in the army.

Kyle

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On August 15, 2008
marci wrote:

Yay! Tell him thank you from me.

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On August 15, 2008
Debbie wrote:

I am so glad for you! The picture is great.

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On August 16, 2008
Steve n Vickie wrote:

Isn’t it great to be too busy to post!!! We’re happy he’s back, and you have the chance to do all kinds of fun stuff together!!! God is Good!!!

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On August 16, 2008
Rebekah wrote:

OK, so I’m finally back on (we got the router all set up, ptL), and of course I came over here first to see the picture. And of course I wanted to cry. I’m so glad that we were able to get most of that stuff taken care of so that now you can just enjoy being with him!! Remember, call anytime you want a day just the two of you! Hugs!!

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On August 17, 2008
Joelle wrote:

I’m so happy for you!

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On August 19, 2008
Jessica wrote:

How exciting!! Congrats.

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On August 19, 2008
Becoming Me wrote:

Yay!!! And what a gorgeous picture!!!!!! Who took it?

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On August 20, 2008
Lisa@BlessedwithGrace wrote:

That is Love.

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On August 21, 2008
Breanne Vasquez wrote:

I am so glad for yall! Always nice when they coem home.

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On August 21, 2008
Celeste wrote:

Just came upon your blog accidentally and wanted to tell you I’m glad your hubby is home safe and sound! My Marine came home the same day yours did. We probably walked right past each other! Anyway, I hope you guys are sharing some special time together.

God Bless!
Celeste

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On August 25, 2008
Kim wrote:

What great news. How wonderful that he is home with you safe and sound!
I am so looking forward to the day that I can have a post with this title. Only 9 more months for that!

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On June 5, 2010
Lois wrote:

This picture makes me cry. I feel for you in the pain of being separated, and rejoice with you in being reunited…and feel for you in the pain of another separation now, in 2010. May God give you strength!

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