Saturday, December 6, 2008

So Touching

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So, call me a sap.

I hate to admit it, but yes, I'm emotional. I mean, just today, Mr. Ruby looked over at me because I was tearing up during a tribute to Britney Spears (the girl's had a tough year). I can't help it. I just get so overwhelmed and so touched by certain things i.e. babies, puppies, weddings...just about anything cute/happy/sad.

So last night, I returned home from a business trip in Chicago (I was so bummed I didn't even get to see my best friend while I was there!) Well, I had a looong day of recruiting and all I could think about was my bed. As I was walking down the stairs to the baggage claim, I saw a sea of people holding signs saying things like "Welcome Home Uncle Bobby" or "We Love Our Soldier"...

That right there is enough to make me well up. So, I kind of grin and think "how sweet" and "I'm so happy I don't have to go through that anymore". I head over to get my luggage.

Before you know it, I hear lots of happy screaming and clapping. I glance over and there are several soldiers walking down the stairs while their moms/sisters/girlfriends are running towards them and tackling them with hugs and kisses. So, then it starts. My entire body becomes engulfed with goosebumps, my eyes start tearing up, and then I lose it. There I am, in the middle of the Providence Airport bawling. I just can't help it. I can relate to that overwhelming feeling that completely takes control and you no longer have any sort of sanity.

I'm so happy Mr. Ruby and I no longer have to say goodbye to one another.

I leave you with my very favorite commercial. It's brilliant. (And you better believed I sobbed my way through this one a few superbowls ago.)

 

10 comments:

CC said...

You think you're a sap...just READING about those soilders coming home made me tear up!! so glad you and the mr. don't have go through that anymore!!

miss ya friend!

Unknown said...

I love this commercial! It makes me cry everytime!

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ashley said...

I'm the same way! empathy just runs through my blood. I'm happy for you too that you don't have to do that now! :-)

Emily said...

i cry everytime I watch this commerical.. it really moves me! your blog is darling:)

Sweet Simplicity said...

I had goosebumps and welling, tear-filled eyes just reading about it! What a great moment for those people. I found you through Mrs. Stilettos--welcome to blogging!

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Anonymous said...

Awww Angie-boo! Even I would've teared up over the airport signs.... So glad that Gabe is home safe (and staying put). :)

I must say that I laughed reading that you cried during the BRIT SPEARS TRIBUTE!! For real!?

Love ya,
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Brittany said...

I watched the commercial, and I remember seeing on TV. I just teared up, at work, no less. I'm a sap, like you, and can cry at pretty much anything - happy, sad, cute, perfect - cartoons, romantic comedies - whatever it is, I'm probably gonna tear up. Love your post and your blog! =.)

Christine said...

That gave me goosebumps and made me cry! Angela, you are so cute! I just found your blog. You make me laugh! Remember when we used to pee our pants together? :)