He's Here

My dad arrived yesterday afternoon safe and sound. He did get a little lost trying to find my house, just because I live in the middle of no mans land.
We stayed up until about 11:30 last night listening to him tell stories. He has ALOT of stories to tell from everything you could possibly think about.
As the night went on he began to talk about being in the War in Vietnam, you have to say you can watch all of the movies you want and get a glimpse of what went on over there. But, until you hear it and see the reaction that it gives someone first hand that was there I dont think you get the BIG picture until then. He said last night it has taken him 35 years to be able to talk about it. I do have to say that once he tells a story you just sit there because you just dont know what to say to him. He does get emotional about it. And it is not like you can say I understand or I know what you are saying. You just listen.
The kids really dont know what to say to him. They just look at him and smile, maybe by the end of the weekend they will warm up to him.
I will try to update daily.
Love
Amy