The Coldwells / Homecoming

Sam was one of my first friends here in Jacksonville. I met her while my husband was on his first deployment. ( We were actually dating not married then.) Sam was actually pregnant with Sophia at the time. She was so amazing to me. She took me to Matt's (my husband) first homecoming. She was with me as I got ready, and was   CRAZY! Thank you again Sam for putting up with me! Sam also was there as a witness when we got married (Yes..we first got married at the courthouse.) I was there when Sam had Sophia. So all in all we have been in  special moments of each others lives. So it wasn't any surprise that I would HAVE to do Sam & Joe's homecoming. There was NO DOUBT about it! I am so glad I did! After a LONG and ROUGH deployment, Sam was ready for Joe to be home! It seemed as though the moment was taking FOREVER and I wasn't even waiting for my husband but I could feel it to. I know the feeling..The feeling of being SO close , it (well they) are RIGHT THERE....But yet seems so far away or that you are having a dream in which you are praying someone doesn't pinch you out of. So..As soon as the buses pulled up & the boys started coming off. We were on the run to find JOE! I can remember Sam's face. Her face of just pure emotions. It was over finally. No more waiting for a 2 minute phone call or staying up wondering and worrying. I was overwhelmed with happiness that I got to capture that moment. So here are some photos from that day. I hope you enjoy.  Thank you again Sam!! Love you guys!