The close-knit family of seven, who congregate every Sunday for supper since his deployment last year, optimistically tell stories and share shoulders around a table set for eight.
Like a loud stereo suddenly unplugged, deafening silence befell the breathless room as unified smiling eyes observed a polished yellow taxi proudly delivering their distinguished hero.
(Photo: Edward Roads)
Written by Edward Roads
Mytwosentences 
I love what you are doing here. You paint the scene. Thank you
Opher
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Thank You Opher. I always appreciate your thoughtful comments.
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What an honor… to enjoy your blog.
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You are too kind. Thank You.
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Brilliant. You provided the setting, and delivered the best prize ever. Loved this.
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I honestly appreciate that. Thank You so much.
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You’re very welcome.
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Lovey story Edward. I can see and hear all the happiness, this made me smile. Thank you!
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I am very pleased it made you smile. Thank You so much for your kind words.
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Amazing and enchanting. Your writing makes me feel like I am having dinner with that family and am welcoming the hero as well. Also the symbolism of the light being on is beautiful. Thank you!
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Thank You very much for your wonderfully kind words Anjali. I greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness.
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Glad to know the happy ending!
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Thank You so much.
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❤ this Edward
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Thank You Karin. I truly appreciate it.
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It always amazes me that you can pack a whole story into 2 sentences. Beautiful!
Maty
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I really appreciate that Maty. Thank You so much.
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Edward, every time, and I mean every time I come here, you amaze me. I really like your usage of the letter “s” in this. (smile) I Love your genius!! Love, Amy ❤
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You are wonderfully kind Amy and I greatly appreciate it. Thank You so very much.
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Very moving! Well done 👍🏽
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Thank You so much. I appreciate it.
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Anyone who thinks you can’t tell a fully developed story in two sentences hasn’t stopped by your blog recently. Another gem.
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Your kindness is very flattering Dee. Thank You so much… I truly appreciate it.
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wonderful!
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Thank You so much. I greatly appreciate it.
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This was brilliant beyond words.
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You are very kind and I honestly appreciate it. Thank You so much.
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YES!
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Thank You so much.
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My pleasure. I enjoy your blog.
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I really appreciate that. Thanks again.
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We need to appreciate and validate others more often in life.
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Very nice one… Liked it…
I have nominated you for Brotherhood of the world bloggers award… check here…
https://ashishvision.wordpress.com/2015/06/22/brotherhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/ 🙂
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You are very kind Ashish and I appreciate it. Thank You so much.
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Hey there! I absolutely love reading your pieces. They’re simple and brilliant at the same time. I’m giving something similar a shot, hope you don’t mind. Joe
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I really appreciate your kind words Joe. Thank You so much.
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I loved this. It made me think that a War Vet had come to back to visit.
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Thank You so very much. I truly appreciate that.
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I do believe I sucked back a sob until I read the young hero was getting out. So many stories end with officers coming to the door with the saddest news ever spoken.
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Thank You so much Meredith. I appreciate it.
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Great post. We were at Fort Campbell Airfield in Kentucky when our nephew arrived home from Iraq. It was a wonderful experience welcoming our hero back.
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I really appreciate that. Thank You so much Dennis.
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Hi Ed, I see this shot very gorgeous, innovative and great. Congrats!
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Eyes leaking! 😀
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Thank You so much.
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A wonderful story told in two sentences. A great gift and way with words.
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Thank You for your kind words Toni. I truly appreciate it.
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Really good two sentences. 😊
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I appreciate that. Thank You.
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Gosh that is beautiful
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Thank You so much Browyn. I truly appreciate it.
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