At Home with Heather

(Yes, I stole pics from BA's blog for now, b/c our camera went to the bottom of the lake a few weeks back and I need to get pics from Sam's brother, David... =)

My dear husband Samuel Thomas Chandler is going to be leaving the country in less than 24 hours. His "big" send off was on Saturday at Fort Bragg. I am actually really glad that his unit did a send off for him because I know it meant a lot to him that everyone came to see him off. And it was actually really fun to have that time with him and all our close family and friends.

And SURPRISINGLY, he got an extra day. His Lt. told him he could spend the night off base and wear civilan clothes. YEAH!!! You have NO IDEA how that made my day and the whole trip. After everyone else headed home, we still had a whole day together. That last 24 hours with him was perfect. I wouldn't change anything about it and it made it a little bit easier to say goodbye on Sunday, ending on such a good note.

I am sooooooo, so appreciative of everyone that took such a long trip to come see Sam off. It meant SO much to him and us. So, thank you from both of us, you all are the best. =)

Please, continue to keep us in your prayers. Pray for Sam's safety and quick return. We love you all!