Waiting for Day 55

July 22, 2008 was Day 55. The day B would be reunited with his beautiful family. The day B would return home safely from his deployment to Afghanistan. For him -- and his family -- there was nothing like Day 55. And it was finally here.

I was absolutely honored and privileged to be witness to the homecoming of these Channel Islands Air National Guard deployers. The energy and excitement in the air could be felt by everyone. And it was truly an amazing experience for me, catching the first glimpse of the plane as it headed home and seeing all the families on the base waiting with heightened anticipation for their loved ones to step off that plane...

Thank you, M, for trusting me to document B's homecoming and for allowing me to take part in this special event. Below are a few highlights from our day:






I LOVE this moment. B is flying the plane pictured here and on the ground are his son and mother, waving them home.








And one more that deserves a little caption. M&B are enjoying their first kiss here. I just love this shot with M on her little tippy-toes while she enjoys smooching her hubby. :-)