It's Raining Men

Families in the crowd during one of the return ceremonies on Ft. Rich
(sadly, I did not take this pic, it's borrowed)

Who knew how many benefits a regular gym routine could have for my life? First I feel great, second my clothes fit better, but the most fun part is becoming a part of the routine of Army wives. Spending time at the fitness center on Ft Rich has given me a great peek into the lives, expectations, and disappointments of more military families!

Over the past two weeks most of our deployed guys have returned home, and it's obvious! There are dudes all over the place. These are some of the comments I've heard the past couple days at the gym, in reference to "all the men" being home:

"I see a group of guys, and think, where did you all come from??!"

"How can adding one more person add so much more laundry?"

"He's ok with not interrupting our routine, it's been working for a whole year."

from an instructor, "I see lots of smiles today, you can tell your husbands are home"

"Where's Jennifer today?"
"Her husband is home"
" :) "

I see far more guys at the gym, I see dad and little dude coming to meet mommy after her work-out, its just a good time.
It has been fun to watch the ladies light up as their families are reunited, yay!! And we are thanking God for a safe return of our men.

That's all for today, a look on the more serious side of "redeployment" to come later.
Elaine