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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsA Welcome Home
While his father was deployed in Afghanistan, his 6 year old son, who has cerebral palsy, learned to walk. Doctors said he never would. It was a welcome home surprise when the little guy walked to him.............
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A Welcome Home (Original Post)
KT2000
May 2012
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CaliforniaPeggy
(149,762 posts)1. Ah, that's beautiful...
I was also very pleased to see him paying attention to his other children...
What a great homecoming!
Damn, I've got something in my eye...
KT2000
(20,601 posts)2. Yes - when he signaled for his other son
to come over - maybe a shy one.
They look like such a sweet family.
pacalo
(24,721 posts)3. This is beautiful!
I'm sitting here with my eyes tearing up -- & I don't cry easily.
This is such a sweet looking family. I'm glad they have their husband & father back home. His wife is just as much a hero as he is.
tblue
(16,350 posts)4. Gives me chills!!!!
Oh that is so wonderful.