Military families face immense challenges each time a loved one is sent abroad. Saying farewell, maybe for the last time, is a painful reality for a lot of families.
The thought of possibly never seeing each other again is a frightening one. While on duty, military personnel have to make life-or-death decisions and keep track of the days until they can return home. Their families also have difficulties, managing day-to-day challenges without the support of a close one. Even with modern techniques like video calls, staying in contact while serving overseas may still be difficult.
This also happened to US Navy Lt. Michael Lemmons. While he was serving abroad, his wife gave birth to their son. Lemmons told this tale to the other twenty-seven crew members who had not witnessed the birth of their children. When they got back, they could not wait to greet their new family.
In a heartwarming video, Lemmons’s face smiles when he finds his wife waiting for him on the dock. He rushes to her side and finally gets to see his newborn child. She is hugging their adorable little child.
Overcome with emotion, Lemmons bursts out, “He’s perfect.” I am appreciative. He wanted to express his gratitude to his wife for supporting him during the difficult time of giving birth and for keeping the home well-run. He understands the challenges of being a single parent.
When his wife heard his heartfelt comments, she began to cry. She felt valued for everything she had accomplished, even while her spouse was serving the country. Her efforts were obviously significant, even though they weren’t as obvious.
Lemmons and his spouse cradled their infant in their embrace. Their family was complete now, and at last their relationship could heal. Knowing he wouldn’t have this much time to spend at home and that he would soon have to serve again, Lemmons relished spending time with his wife and new kid.
On YouTube, comments were encouraging regarding Lt. Lemmons’s touching reunion.
One reader said, “My husband was aboard the US Bataan when they were deployed for ten and a half months.” About 150 new fathers had been born to them by the time they got back home, and that figure did not include the Marines.
What do you think of the heartfelt reaction this Navy father had when he saw his newborn son?
20 Times a Haircut Has Changed Someone Beyond Recognition
Change can be a beautiful thing — especially when it comes to your hair. It’s completely captivating to see a hairdressers artistry take someone’s hair from outdated to cool. They prove how something as simple as a haircut can change someone’s appearance from caring to daring, or from slouchy to chic.
Check out the following 20 hair transformations found by the Bright Side team and who knows… maybe they inspire you to also get a new ’do yourself!
1. “My wife told me ’you’ve had your fun, now cut your hair!’”
2. “Before and after, 10 inches of hair donated!!”
3. Both styles look very good on her!
4. “Gave all my hair to Locks of Love.”
5. “I also cut off and donated most of my hair.”
6. First cut in nearly four years.
7. “From straightening my hair every day to finding out that THIS was possible!”
8. “My beard and hair transformation — 2009/2019”
9. “Took the plunge today and cut it all off!”
10. “Before and after: big chop and new routine”
11. “Just donated my hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths.”
12. “From damaged and over processed because I wanted blonde curls so bad, to embracing my natural dark hair!”
13. “I saw my daughter’s beautiful curls start to form, I knew that the only way she would truly love her hair is if I loved mine too.”
14. “Got the job of my life, so I chopped off my hair.”
15. “Donating my hair to Locks of Love!”
16. “After my bass was stolen, I cut all my hair off, sold it for $900, donated $450 to Locks of Love, and bought a new bass with the rest.”
17. “Cut my hair yesterday. I now have 4, 12” ponytails to donate.”
18. “Cut off my hair for locks of love.”
19. “Kind of a reverse transformation, I kicked my obsession with modifying my hair and finally let it grow out natural and healthy!”
20. “Long hair to short hair, before and after”
If you were to have a hair makeover, what style would you choose? Share your own OMG-worthy hair transformation in the comments!
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