I just had a major heart stopping shock.

[malokvale77]

I was on the phone with my grandson (he's stationed at Norfolk Naval Base).

We talked a little about being lucky that the hurricane missed the coast.

We were talking about how pleased he was to be able to vote for Bernie in the Texas Primaries. He'll be out of the Navy in January.

In the middle of our conversation he said "Grandma, why won't you open the door". I thought I misheard him so I kept on talking about Bernie. He said it again.

I got up and went to the front door and there he was. I almost passed out.

It seems the Navy was going to evacuate and told anyone with leave coming to take it. Well the hurricane turned, Norfolk didn't evacuate, but my grandson was half way to Texas.

A heart stopper for sure, but one I'll take any day.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. What a wonderful shock for you, my dear malokvale77!

I'm glad you're OK...

Hope you'll have a great, long visit!

[malokvale77]

8. I certainly intend to.

I love that boy (he's no longer a boy, I know) so much.

I does my heart good to know that he represents the best of the future of this country.

Thank you lady for the hug.

[appalachiablue]

2. You have a wonderful grandson, lucky you. Glad you're alright. Have a great visit & thanks.

[malokvale77]

14. Yes I do and yes I am.

Now my daughter is taunting me with text messages. She knew all along.

I have a great and loving family.

[Gman]

3. What a sweet surprise

And a thoughtful grandson.

[malokvale77]

15. It was.

I count my lucky stars every day.

[cal04]

4. That's a great surprise

Being a grandma, I know exactly how you are feeling
Have a great visit

[malokvale77]

16. Thank you so much cal04.

It was the best thing that could happen to me at this time.

I love being a grandma.

He went to see his in-laws (he married in July). He will be back tomorrow and then go see his mom. He will be back here for a few days before heading back to Virginia.

I must cook him some of his favorite stuff. LOL.

[irisblue]

5. aww how sweet!

[malokvale77]

17. Sweet indeed!

My grand-kids are the one of the major reasons I support Bernie.

[CentralMass]

6. :-)

[malokvale77]

18. :-)

Thank you.

[SoapBox]

7. What a great guy.

Enjoy the visit.

[malokvale77]

19. He is a great guy!

And he freakin' loves his Grandma.

[Triana]

9. Nice surprise!

Your grandson sounds like a great guy!

[malokvale77]

20. True that.

I have been going through a bit of rough patch lately. Nothing could have lifted my spirits so much.

[iwillalwayswonderwhy]

10. My daughter did the exact same thing to me when she was in the Air Force

It was her birthday and I had been trying all afternoon to call her. She finally called me and I was talking to her. My son yelled something at me, and I turned my back, telling him I was talking to Hillary. Then my daughter said, hang on a second and I felt a tap on my shoulder. I said not now, I yelled, then I heard a soft voice say, "mom, turn around". It was surreal. I kept staring at her then staring at the phone, because my brain just wouldn't put it together. Turned out the entire family knew she was coming, but she wanted to surprise me.

[malokvale77]

22. Aww...

I love that.

Surreal was certainly the word for my evening.

To our children and grandchildren.

To loving families and communities.

[Hulk]

11. Happy for you!

What a nice happening!

[malokvale77]

23. Thank you Hulk.

It is these small moments in time that make our lives worth living.

[Enthusiast]

12. K&R! How completely awesome!

[malokvale77]

25. Awesome it is.

As you know, I had recently posted about the burdens of the poverty stricken.

These are the kind of moments that keep us going.

I'm nothing but smiles tonight.

[Live and Learn]

13. What a great surprise. Thanks for sharing. nt

[malokvale77]

26. I couldn't help but share.

In spite of it all, sometimes life is really good.

[C Moon]

21. That's so cool!

[malokvale77]

27. It was totally cool!

I really needed that cool at this time.

Thank you C Moon.

[Liberal_in_LA]

24. Wow. What a surprise

[malokvale77]

28. Yes it was.

No surprise could have pleased me more.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

29. Cell phones sure can make life interesting.

[malokvale77]

32. Interesting for sure.

[SusanCalvin]

30. USN has a lot of good people.

As do most guvment/military agencies.

It's the plutocrats that are the problem.

[malokvale77]

33. "USN has a lot of good people."

Thank you for that SusanCalvin.

They tried to recruit him into the Nuclear Submarine program (he scored that high). He refused that and went into aircraft mechanics and electronics.

He is a proud member of VAW121 (Bluetails). Those beautiful prop plains with the big communication discs on top (A2c's - A2d). He deployed on the IKE #69.

He had planned to make the Navy his career, but the latest lies and backtracks over purpose and pay (he participated in the Alaska "war games&quot has disheartened him.

Yes, it is the plutocrats who are the problem.

I will be glad when he comes home permanently. I like having him around.

[sarge43]

37. A shame he won't go for 2 oh.

He sounds like he'd be an outstanding chief.

Give him a big ole DU hug for us

[artislife]

31. Oh happy day!

Getting a little misty eyed here in Seattle.

It is all about LOVE.

[malokvale77]

34. Oh artislife...

you are making me cry.

I had just posted a gloomy OP about poverty, and then this wonderful thing happened to me.

It is all about LOVE. Love of family, friends, community and life.

[marym625]

35. YAY!!!!

[JDPriestly]

36. From one grandmother to another, Ain't they grand? Love my grandkids and you love yours too.

They're the best aren't they?

[ctsnowman]

38. Nice.

Is someone cutting onions?

[NealK]

50. Yes, I'm having the same problem.

Damn onions.

[Thespian2]

39. K & R!!!

Much happiness to you and yours...

[LiberalElite]

40. Can't do that with a landline

[CrispyQ]

41. What a wonderful surprise!

That made me smile! Enjoy time with your grandson!

[Scarsdale]

42. Wonderful!

Enjoy your time together.

[mnhtnbb]

43. What a wonderful surprise! Enjoy your visit.

So glad your heart didn't stop!

[PatSeg]

44. That is so cool!

[Hotler]

45. That is very awesome. What a great surprise.

I keep knocking on my moms door......she doesn't answer. She pasted awhile back and I sure do miss her. For some reason your post made me think of her.

[immoderate]

46. Yay!

--imm

[whathehell]

47. I love what your grandson did..

Sometimes life is sweet..

[azmom]

48. You deserve many more days like

This one.

[NealK]

49. Oh wow! That's so cool!

[tinkerbelle]

51. Great story,

and so well told! I was expecting some disaster (in keeping with everything else in the news), but it's a happy ending!! a big YAY for you and your grandson!!

[Rosa Luxemburg]

52. Wonderful!

[JonathanRackham]

53. Wow

Something in my eye. Nice grandson.