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Kadie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:12 PM Original message |
6 year old Alexis gets a surprise lunchtime visitor - pics |
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SidDithers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:14 PM Response to Original message |
1. Heartwarming. Big K&R...nt |
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SlipperySlope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 04:25 PM Response to Reply #1 |
37. Made me tear up a little. |
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xxqqqzme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 10:29 AM Response to Reply #37 |
83. As did I. |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:16 PM Response to Original message |
2. So precious! |
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HopeHoops (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
3. Damn. I actually shed a tear seeing that. BRING THEM ALL HOME NOW! |
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midnight armadillo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 08:20 PM Response to Reply #3 |
54. Amen. Too bad you're fucking nuts by DC establishment standards |
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Patchuli (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 10:26 PM Response to Reply #54 |
61. Yeah and that is why it's going to be |
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HopeHoops (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 06:32 AM Response to Reply #54 |
78. I'm proud to wear that badge of honor. |
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supernova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
4. Heartwarming |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
5. great and sad. 5 months is an eternity to a kid. |
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Shell Beau (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 07:06 PM Response to Reply #5 |
48. Yes, and also to a daddy who hasn't seen his baby girl. |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:19 PM Response to Original message |
6. Precious beyond words! |
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donquijoterocket (357 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 11:10 AM Response to Reply #6 |
84. the look |
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dembotoz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:23 PM Response to Original message |
7. wonderful pics thanks for posting |
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Nordmadr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:24 PM Response to Original message |
8. After his leave is over, may he come back safe and sound to |
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Brickbat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:32 PM Response to Original message |
9. I hate these things, honestly. |
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OnlinePoker (837 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:45 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. There's a good reason |
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Brickbat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:46 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. Thanks for the info; I hadn't thought of that. |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:22 PM Response to Reply #11 |
22. That's exactly it - until the dude is actually in the house, the orders can change. |
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marew (854 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 03:34 PM Response to Reply #11 |
33. Agreed. n/t |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:48 PM Response to Reply #9 |
14. I hate them because these soldiers shouldn't be away from their families at all |
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Brickbat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:49 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. That's what I'm saying. |
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louis-t (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:00 PM Response to Reply #9 |
16. It's OK, Buzz Killington, not everyone can appreciate this. |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:30 PM Response to Reply #16 |
26. +1 |
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Brickbat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:31 PM Response to Reply #16 |
28. Oh, I get it all right. |
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louis-t (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 03:43 PM Response to Reply #28 |
36. Nah, people just have to be reminded. |
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RayOfHope (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 06:35 PM Response to Reply #36 |
40. +1 n/t |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 09:00 AM Response to Reply #28 |
80. One does not necessarily follow the other. |
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Kadie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 04:37 PM Response to Reply #16 |
95. Thanks louis-t! |
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Bunny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:12 PM Response to Reply #9 |
19. I don't like them much, either. I think that level of emotion is better kept inside the family, too. |
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Brickbat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:37 PM Response to Reply #19 |
31. Hee! |
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LuckyLib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 11:38 PM Response to Reply #19 |
64. I have the same reaction -- it feels manipulative. Add me to the buzz-kill group. |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:25 PM Response to Reply #9 |
23. I'm with you - it should be done privately, not in the middle of a huge bunch oif kids, |
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Brickbat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:30 PM Response to Reply #23 |
27. During World War II, if a soldier was coming home, the celebrations were very restrained. |
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Raoul (666 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 12:33 PM Response to Reply #23 |
89. AMEN AND ABOUT FREAKING TIME! |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 07:40 PM Response to Reply #89 |
96. Aha! That's the word I've been searching for since writing that post - romanticizes. |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:29 PM Response to Reply #9 |
25. I don't. |
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Brickbat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:36 PM Response to Reply #25 |
30. See, I don't buy that. |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:41 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. Most families aren't separated for a year here, then another year there. |
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Beartracks (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 09:57 AM Response to Reply #30 |
82. I had a similar thought, Brickbat. |
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Brickbat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 11:14 AM Response to Reply #82 |
85. Exactly. It's sweet because of the bitter. |
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Raoul (666 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 12:35 PM Response to Reply #25 |
90. Actually |
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HuckleB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 04:21 PM Response to Reply #90 |
94. Nice red herring. Actually, two of them. |
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MarthaM (73 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 03:38 PM Response to Reply #9 |
34. I don't like them either |
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TonyMontana (237 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 04:28 PM Response to Reply #9 |
38. +100000 |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 06:46 PM Response to Reply #9 |
42. Wouldn't be a DU good moment/happy feeling thread without someone trying to take a piss on it. |
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Brickbat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 06:57 PM Response to Reply #42 |
44. Yes, God forbid someone comment on a comment board and raise an opinion someone doesn't like. |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 07:01 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. No one's stopping you. |
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Brickbat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 07:05 PM Response to Reply #45 |
47. We could do this dance all night! |
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Raoul (666 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 12:36 PM Response to Reply #42 |
91. Piss on what |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 01:01 PM Response to Reply #91 |
93. Wow. |
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apocalypsehow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 08:28 PM Response to Reply #42 |
98. Yep - it never fails. Someone could post "it's a sunny day!" and some ass would reply "skin cancer!" |
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stuart68 (556 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 05:24 AM Response to Reply #9 |
75. curious - where do you stand on photos of returning casualties ? |
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Raoul (666 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 12:38 PM Response to Reply #75 |
92. You bring up |
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stuart68 (556 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-01-10 01:53 PM Response to Reply #92 |
100. Not my point, but still valid. |
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Diane R (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 12:23 PM Response to Reply #9 |
87. I hate these things, too. I wonder about the parents want news camera to film their vulnerable kids |
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onehandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:44 PM Response to Original message |
10. Nice! nt |
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xchrom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 01:47 PM Response to Original message |
13. That is lovely indeed. Nt |
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pgodbold (953 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:09 PM Response to Original message |
17. Precious. nt |
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uncommon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:11 PM Response to Original message |
18. Goddamn it. |
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
20. And they're going to take Daddy away again. Fuck. -nt |
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Scurrilous (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:21 PM Response to Original message |
21. K & R |
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H2O Man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
24. Beautiful! |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
29. Oh that picture is priceless! nt |
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lunatica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 03:40 PM Response to Original message |
35. Oh Crap! Now I'm crying |
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BlancheSplanchnik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 06:33 PM Response to Original message |
39. awwwwwwwww! |
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Terra Alta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 06:42 PM Response to Original message |
41. This brought tears to my eyes. |
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SalmonChantedEvening (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
43. Joy to Alexis and Jon. K&R!! |
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Shell Beau (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
46. This makes me want to cry. That is a wonderful picture. |
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BrklynLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 07:44 PM Response to Original message |
49. Priceless look on her face. Cannot help but get a bit teary. |
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mikekohr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
50. That's Great! nt |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 07:48 PM Response to Original message |
51. Excellent! |
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The Hitman (477 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
52. Redbud? Really? |
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hendo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
53. Here's a good, old video (related) |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 09:48 PM Response to Reply #53 |
56. This one really got me too. |
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hendo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-01-10 08:41 AM Response to Reply #56 |
99. Aww, thats too cute! NT |
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Liberal_in_LA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 08:21 PM Response to Original message |
55. love the pics |
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cheneyschernobyl (137 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
57. Moments like this remind me of |
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obxhead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 10:02 PM Response to Original message |
58. Another reason both of these wars need ended now! It's long past time |
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migsan (4 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 10:25 PM Response to Reply #58 |
60. Just Wonderful............ |
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liquid diamond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 10:21 PM Response to Original message |
59. That second pic really gets me misty eyed. n/t |
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wundermaus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 10:28 PM Response to Original message |
62. Bring 'em all home right now. |
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archiemo (257 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 10:44 PM Response to Original message |
63. This definitely pulled my heartstrings!!! |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
65. Love it!! |
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complain jane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-29-10 11:55 PM Response to Original message |
66. LOL at the top pic! |
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GSLevel9 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 12:04 AM Response to Original message |
67. sweet story...but |
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Chulanowa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 02:48 AM Response to Reply #67 |
72. Like all the ones we will create, just so you can win some points in election season |
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GSLevel9 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 02:54 AM Response to Reply #72 |
73. wtf? |
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Chulanowa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 12:24 PM Response to Reply #73 |
88. I don't think you can be that dense |
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earcandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 12:43 AM Response to Original message |
68. Wow! She looks sooo Happy! Thanks so much for the post. |
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bkozumplik (391 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 01:05 AM Response to Original message |
69. awesome |
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KT2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 01:35 AM Response to Original message |
70. Very sweet! |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 02:11 AM Response to Original message |
71. How long has this "war" been running now? 9 years? Longest war in US history or something like |
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Scurrilous (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 05:21 AM Response to Original message |
74. Kick |
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DrDan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 05:31 AM Response to Original message |
76. what a GREAT picture!!! |
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democrank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 05:39 AM Response to Original message |
77. Beautiful! |
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1776Forever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 08:44 AM Response to Original message |
79. Bring them ALL home! Blessings to the little girl & family. n/t |
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Froward69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 09:53 AM Response to Original message |
81. Damn IT |
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Drale (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
86. Awesome |
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Mimosa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-30-10 08:23 PM Response to Original message |
97. Bring them all home safely and SOON! |
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