He's home.
And it's hard to see her, but Courtney Lee is sandwiched in between us in that shot.
If you've got 4:41, play this song. Just turn it up loud, close your eyes, forget about everything else and take it in for a bit. If you don't have that much time, just fast forward it to 3:12...that's the part that gets me every time.
And since you're reading this Josh Downs...Welcome home.
Oh sigh....thank you for the update and that picture melts my heart. I'm so thankful he's home. I'm thankful for that first big mooshy family hug. Yeah....enjoy. God Bless you guys.
Posted by: Sara | February 29, 2012 at 08:12 AM
Welcome home Josh Downs!
Posted by: ♥ Debbie | February 29, 2012 at 08:17 AM
I'm from Panama, Central America, every day I read your blog and love it! Today I cried, I cried for your happiness .... still enjoying your happiness, your love, your family, congratulations
Posted by: dtrujillo | February 29, 2012 at 08:28 AM
That photo takes my breath away. Hug for days....don't let go.
Thank you, all of you, for such sacrifice. You are all heroes.
Welcome Home, Josh Downs!!!!
Posted by: Jen S | February 29, 2012 at 08:30 AM
Welcome home, Josh Downs! Tears of happiness for all of you are streaming down my face... Enjoy each other. :-)
Posted by: Edith | February 29, 2012 at 08:31 AM
Welcome home Josh Downs! Tears of joy in Kansas for your family. . . . .
Posted by: Sharla | February 29, 2012 at 08:33 AM
No profound words, just really happy for you all. And really happy to see this shot!!!
Sincerely,
Sonja
Posted by: Sonja | February 29, 2012 at 08:34 AM
Welcome home! Best picture that I'll see all day :)
Posted by: Audrey | February 29, 2012 at 08:34 AM
I seriously just got chills reading this. I'm so thrilled for you and your family. Have a fabulous week :)
Posted by: Amanda @ Click. The Good News | February 29, 2012 at 08:34 AM
Welcome home, and Thank you! this post is the reason I turned on my computer this morning.
Posted by: Christina | February 29, 2012 at 08:36 AM
Oh hooray! What a wonderful homecoming!!
Posted by: JayEssJay | February 29, 2012 at 08:44 AM
God bless your family. :)
Posted by: kristina p | February 29, 2012 at 08:44 AM
Wecome home, Mr Downs!
Enjoy, Mrs Downs :DDDDD
hugs
Posted by: Helena | February 29, 2012 at 08:45 AM
Words can't express how very, very, very happy I am for you and your family. God Bless you Karen, God Bless your children and God Bless you Josh Downs for serving and protecting all of us. I am so very proud of all of you. Welcome Home!
Posted by: Libbi M. | February 29, 2012 at 08:47 AM
God is so faithful. And I am so thankful.
Welcome home!
Posted by: Ada | February 29, 2012 at 08:48 AM
WElcome Home and God Bless!!1
Posted by: borcherding | February 29, 2012 at 08:48 AM
Beautiful!!!
Welcome home, Josh Downs!
Posted by: Juli P | February 29, 2012 at 08:51 AM
So happy he's home - not nearly as happy as you all, but happy nonetheless!
Welcome home, Josh Downs, and thank you!
Posted by: Krys72599 | February 29, 2012 at 08:51 AM
wonderful!!!!! :) thank you for posting this...you all have been in my prayers! :)
Posted by: Kathy C. | February 29, 2012 at 08:53 AM
I have literally checked your blog 10x a day since you posted that Josh Downs was coming home, just waiting for a reunion picture. I was not disappointed when this popped up. Goosebumps, tears, and so much happiness!!!!
Posted by: whitneybens@yahoo.com | February 29, 2012 at 08:54 AM
Thank you, God for bringing this family back together! Welcome home, Josh Downs!
Posted by: Cathy K | February 29, 2012 at 08:54 AM
yayayay!!!! welcome home josh! thank you for serving our country! God hears the prayers of His children and is faithful!
Posted by: mandy friend | February 29, 2012 at 08:54 AM
HOORAY!!!!
Posted by: AnnieM | February 29, 2012 at 08:55 AM
Yahoo!!!! I am so happy that Josh is home safe and sound.
Posted by: Cindy | February 29, 2012 at 08:56 AM
Welcome home Josh! Got a little teary eyed seeing this! Have been thinking of you guys for days!!!! So HAPPY that your family is all together now! :)
Posted by: Tammy | February 29, 2012 at 08:58 AM