No Hug left behind | Homecomings | San Diego Photographer | Always remember

 Just a week ago I had got another amazing opportunity to be there for another military family to welcome home their spouse. It always brings me joy to see how happy husband & wife are, along with their children to be wrapped up in a hug.

But today’s blog is about something that shook me so much that it still brings me to tears. As I photographed & chased those happy feet running into their loves arms, I notice something huge for me. There were a lot of men coming off that plane with no one to greet them like families & friends like other homecomings. As I stood around for a moment to look around me, I see men standing to the side as wives kissed their husband, kids jump into daddy’s arms, and friends greet with a huge and welcome home.

I understand this happens and will continue to happen. Not many are lucky to have family there to give them that welcome back huge. When I came home I shared this with my husband who told me “It happens and I was once that kid”. That really struck me more, because I never want anyone to feel that empty and watching others get those sweet hugs. I learn that not only my husband had that experience but good friends as well. So from this point on, when I am at more homecomings or pre-deployments, I shall reach out and huge another military service member. Wish them good luck, come back home safe, welcome home and thank you for what you have done. I encourage many of you to do the same, it’s not much but it’s something that can change a young boy leaving or returning in his experience of feeling the love we have for them and all that they do. So enjoy the few images I was able to capture during my homecoming session. Thank you!

ALL images are from current and previous homecomings.. Realizing so much!