Homecoming

Here are some pictures of Terry's homecoming last month. We stood in the rain for hours waiting for the plane to land, and I was a drowned mess by the time I saw Terry. Even so, it was incredible!

12 Hours and Counting....

YAY! Terry's coming home! It's been a loooong four months, and a lot has happened since we've been apart. It really wasn't that bad, and now I can say that I survived. A small part of me is sad to say goodbye to the summer and all of the girlfriend time that I've enjoyed. It's been an amazing summer, but I'm happy it's over! And all I really want is for Terry to walk off of that plane tonight. Terry's my hero!

Thanks for all your support this summer. Here are some pictures of our preparation:

Even Tom is patiently waiting:

Thank you for your prayers

Thanks to everyone for your prayers and support. Our rocket family is beginning to heal, but I know the families of our fallen airmen will continue to need your support. We will continue to honor their legacy so their sacrifice will not be forgotten. Here is some information on how to contribute to the scholarship fund for the daughters left behind:

On-line credit card donations can be made using the "Give
Direct" option at http://www.airwarriorcourage.org/
<http://www.airwarriorcourage.org/> . When prompted, indicate that the
donation is for the "Gramith Family".


Donations can also be made by check payable to "AWCF". On the "For"
line indicate "Gramith Family". Checks should be mailed to AWCF, PO Box
1553, Front Royal, VA 22630-0033

Oh oh, We're Half Way There

Happy Fourth of July! Today is a significant day for us, and a great day to mark the half-way point. It's only downhill from here!!

Here is a picture that was posted on Bagram's website back in May:

http://www.bagram.afcent.af.mil/photos/index.asp?page=4

Also, here is a article that was in the LA Times that quoted Terry:

http://articles.latimes.com/2009/jun/19/world/fg-civilian-deaths19

He's my American Hero!

and then there was one.

Terry left today, and I was able to see him off this morning.  It was SO early--hours before the sun came up!  I even got to see Terry take off; It was so awesome!  These are all the pictures I have right now, but I will post better pictures in the next couple of days.  

Here's Terry leaving the squadron:

It's hard to recognize Terry with his newly shaved head, but he's the second one in this pic:

Cheering the guys/gals as they leave the squadron:

Cheering the guys/gals right on the flightline:

Terry could use yours prayers during his travels and over the next several months.  Check back for more pictures.

Love,

Barbara

We're still here!

Happy spring! Here's what we've been up to this month:

We started the month celebrating our SIX year anniversary! Yay! There's nothing like a wedding anniversary to remind you how lucky you are to be married to the most amazing man in the world. Thanks to everyone for your well wishes! It's great to honor the day with the friends and family who have been such an important part of our success. Here's to seven!

We spent the second week of March in Disney World with my side of the family. After spending a couple of relaxing days alone in Orlando, we met up with Mom, Dad, Laura, Jason and the kids and spent the rest of the week enjoying Disney. I think this is the only picture we have of the whole family:




This past weekend we ran in our first race! Terry ran the full marathon, I ran the 1/2 marathon, and it was awesome! Although, I would have enjoyed it more if it had been a bit warmer. It was SO COLD that one of the water stops was closed because all of the water was frozen. Brrr. We're already excited for our next race, but we're hoping it's a little warmer. The last picture is the sign the kept me running for 13 miles:


We're off to Seattle this weekend. It's our first time to Seattle, and we're really looking forward to it. We'll post some pictures next time.


Ciao!

Barbara

Welcome Home, Thomas Jefferson

We got a new kitty! Patti, Terry's sister, found a sweet little cat, and we decided we were ready to adopt again. (For those of you who don't know, we lost our cat, Killer, in June) Terry's parents delivered Thomas Jefferson to us last night, and we love him!

Terry graduates RTU this Saturday, 11/15. We'll post some pictures of graduation next weekend.

Love,

Barbara