GABE TRACKER and a big disappointment

I got a call about an hour ago from a very tired Gabe... in Ireland!  He should be here sometime around noon tomorrow.  Thanks to the generous donations from patriotic and supportive Americans he will not have to pay for any of the flights.  So, for any and all of you who have contributed in any way, shape or form to the members of our Armed Forces, this grateful Mom sends her heart felt appreciation.

I didn't recognize his voice at first.  Funny how for the past few days I have haunted the phone, hanging over it like a vulture and pouncing on it every time it rang in the hopes that it might be Gabe, and when he finally calls, I answer in a grumpy tone.  Why grumpy you ask?

Steve got a call a couple of hours earlier from Kayle.  They wisely had a mechanic give their car a last minute inspection and he advised them against the trip.  The news completely devastated me and I have been so close to tears all night long. But I would hate for them to break down on their way cross country so I try to swallow my disappointment... Hearing Gabe's voice delivering the news that he would be home around noon helped.  I hated having to give him the bad news, but one way or another we will get him to see his little boy before he returns to Iraq.  And in time I will also be able to hold my Little Guy, its just not my turn right now.  I'm just glad Miss Connie had the foresight to get the car checked out before attempting to take such a long trip.

So yeah, its been an emotional roller coaster for me this evening.  And tomorrow my boy will be home..  Yahoo!