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Sugar Lump Studios

Art by Nancy Maxwell James

{Go Blue Drew!}

August 14, 2008


My Sergeant “Sugar Lump” is on his way…HOME!!! My “Go Blue Drew”!!!! It has been 10 long months since I have seen my dearest son since his deployment to Iraq. This photo was the last I took of him in Georgia when we said good-bye. He leaves Iraq today…and hopefully will arrive in Germany sometime tomorrow or over the weekend…everything depends on weather (sandstorms this time of year) and flights.
I am a mess…excited, scared, relieved, and have had a stress headache all week to go with it!

I bet Andrew is beyond excited. He can take real showers, sleep, and eat REAL food! He said all he wants to do when he comes home is “REST” …and that he deserves! I will keep you posted when he arrives. Please say a few prayers he has a safe journey back to Michigan and he will be with his family for “18 days” of deserved REST!!!

Filed in: military • by Sugar Lump Studios • 26 Comments

About Sugar Lump Studios

I am a dabbler. I love to create using all sorts of mediums...pattern papers, stamping, fabric, assemblage, collage, altered art, a never ending smattering of whatever strikes my fancy in whimsical moments. I find creating allows my soul to be fulfilled and love to spend hours in the studio.

Comments

  1. Kim H.

    August 14, 2008 at 10:04 am

    Oh Nancy I am so excited for you all! I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers! Safe travels!

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  2. Dawn

    August 14, 2008 at 10:51 am

    WOOO HOOOO!!! I am sooo glad he is comming home!

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  3. reflections:0)

    August 14, 2008 at 11:24 am

    Safe travels… Happy that your day has come even closer to seeing your sweet boy…

    reflections:0)

    Welcome home Andrew! Thank you for your service…:0)

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  4. Susan

    August 14, 2008 at 11:30 am

    Oh, Joy…Joy….Joy! God Speed Andrew…!

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  5. Louise (KardKrazy)

    August 14, 2008 at 11:50 am

    Oh, Nancy, you must be thrilled!!! I am so happy for you and your whole family.
    I'll be he's looking forward to some of mama's home cookin' !!

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  6. Deborah March

    August 14, 2008 at 2:27 pm

    Hope you all have the most WONDERFUL family time together Nancy.

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  7. Jann

    August 14, 2008 at 3:25 pm

    I'm sooooooo excited and happy for you, Nancy! I will pray for his safe journey–what a special, loving, exciting, and wondrous occasion it will be when he comes home! Smiles, Jann

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  8. Kathy

    August 14, 2008 at 3:54 pm

    Oh Nancy~
    I bet you can hardly control yourself…I am so happy he will be coming home for a visit and I wish him the safest of journeys back to the good old USA!

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  9. Judy

    August 14, 2008 at 6:00 pm

    I wish you and your family a joyous reunion, how exciting for you all! By now your son will be home safe and sound, treasure every minute, I'm sure you will!
    JudyNZ

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  10. Sue McGettigan

    August 14, 2008 at 8:01 pm

    God bless!! Here's to some wonderful R&R for all of you :)

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  11. purplepaint

    August 15, 2008 at 5:16 am

    Woohoo!!!! I'll keep him in my prayers til he is safely home.

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  12. Godelieve

    August 15, 2008 at 7:34 am

    Wishing you a wonderful time together Nancy!! The weather in Belgium (very close to Germany) is beautiful today, calm and sunny…

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  13. DebbieOverton

    August 15, 2008 at 12:41 pm

    Here's to 18 wonderful days together! Prayers for his safe return and for your continued strength when he has to leave again. Debbie

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  14. Jennifer

    August 15, 2008 at 1:51 pm

    Nancy, my heart lept for joy when I read the news of Andrew coming home. I'm so excited for you and truly understand what you are feeling. Give him a big hug from me. I may be a stranger to him but I love him for what he is willing sacrific for his God, family and country! Hugs to you and to Andrew too!

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  15. carylsrealm

    August 16, 2008 at 7:34 am

    Oh my gosh! How exciting!
    Give him a big squeeze for me!

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  16. dutchstamptramp

    August 16, 2008 at 9:48 am

    Nancy I hope you will have the most wonderful time together! How happy you'll both be when you put your arms around him. ENJOY!

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  17. Rein

    August 16, 2008 at 11:48 am

    Hope you all have a wonderful time together.

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  18. Jedi Sue

    August 16, 2008 at 3:49 pm

    Yay!!!! Sending up prayers for safe travel!!

    I wish you lived near me… I'd make him some cheesecake *Ü*

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  19. Jann

    August 16, 2008 at 6:35 pm

    Thanks again for the nice award! Just wanted you to know that I finally got it all on my blog–hope Andrew made it back safely! Hugs and prayers, Jann

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  20. Barbara Hagerty

    August 17, 2008 at 12:09 am

    This is fabulous news! I actually just stopped by your blog to see if all was well and if your Andrew might be on his way home soon! I am excited for you!!! What fabulous news!!

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  21. Lisa Renéa

    August 17, 2008 at 6:10 am

    Nancy, I know so many of us are so excited for your family! Sending up many prayers and positive thoughts for a beautiful reunion with your precious son.

    Your clipboards are fabulous! Such a great mix of ideas and goodies!

    I also want to thank you for your well wishes. Have a great week!

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  22. herminesplace

    August 17, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    I keep my fingers crossed, so hapy for you.

    Welcome home Andrew

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  23. Astrid Maclean

    August 18, 2008 at 2:40 am

    By the time I found this message, hopefully Andrew has returned safe and sound.
    I hope you will have the most wonderful 18 days together.
    Love and good thoughts for you all!

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  24. Anne

    August 19, 2008 at 9:26 am

    Great pic! :-)

    But I'm sure it's more fun having the "real thing" at home!!!

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  25. Anonymous

    August 19, 2008 at 11:44 am

    Nancy, I just checked out you blog,and I am so happy for you,glad andrew is home safe and sound,God Bless all of you,enjoy you time,judy

    Reply
  26. Jacqueline

    August 24, 2008 at 4:52 am

    That is a great photo – so glad he came home again!

    Reply

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