I was a mess the whole 10 hrs we were in the car on the way to Zac's Graduation. I had spend the last 2 months dreaming about this upcoming weekend and I could hardly believe it was finally here. I was so excited that I only napped for maybe 2 hrs the whole drive down and was almost bouncing in my seat the final stretch of the trip. I'm sure I was driving my In-Laws crazy with the amount of energy I had. I just couldn't wait for the next morning.
Thursday (Airman's Run and Coin Ceremony) dawned cool and drizzly. The gloomy weather did nothing to affect my mood however. I was still extremely excited to see my husband.
We got to the base and walked to the stretch of road where all the graduates were going to run in formation past all the families. Did our best to stretch out our banner where he could see it and anxiously awaited our my first, in person, glimpse of my wonderful husband!
Finally, after what seemed like hours, they started their run.
I stood and watched as my husband ran by with his flight and felt nothing but pride for what he had accomplished so far.
After the run we went to the Retreat Pad where we would watch the Retreat Ceremony (where they lower the flag) then the Coin Ceremony where they trainees officially became Airmen.
We watched as they marched in, stood in formation and then received their coins. As soon as the ceremony was over the families were allowed to go find their airman.
I practically ran from my seat to where his flight was and after a minute of searching I finally found him! I was so excited that I simply threw my arms around him, I didn't want to ever let go!
We spent the rest of the day on base simply spending time together, and with our families. After the long weeks of waiting I couldn't believe that I finally got to spend time with him, talk with him for more that 15 minutes, and actually get to hug and kiss him.
The reunion was very sweet, greatly anticipated and made us both so very happy!
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