I wanted Jett to be a super hero for Halloween and for some reason it was taking me FOREVER to think of a good costume. Should he be Batman, Superman, Mr. Incredible, Buzz Lightyear??? I was at a loss as I kept reeling over options in my mind. They all just didn't feel right.
It wasn't until last week that the lightbulb finally turned on...DUH!
Jett needed to be a FIGHTER PILOT.
Those serving in our nations troops are our true super heroes and it is no coincidence what happened next. Literally the day I decided that Jett was going to be fighter pilot, we received a package in the mail. As I opened it, tears came to my eyes....like huge, alligator tears.
Utah's Alpha Company 1-211th, a combat air squadron, had sent Jett an amazing gift. One soldier, in particular, had heard Jett's story and wanted to do something for us. Cameron Landies (pictured below) ordered a "Jett" shirt for his entire squadron and had them shipped to Afghanistan.
On July 4th, they flew a mission over Afghanistan and proudly wore their Jett shirts.
In addition to this, they also placed an American flag inside the cockpit in Jett's honor.
Inside the package we received was a neatly folded American flag, a certificate of authenticity (proving that Jett really did take part in a mission for our nation!), and a "Jett" shirt SIGNED by every member of the squadron.
Cody and I were both blown away with this gift...seriously one of the coolest gifts ever. It was so thought out. Many hands had to take part in this gift to make sure that it was carried through and completed. We are so grateful.
How funny for a package to arrive like that right after I had decided Jett was going to be a fighter pilot!
Anyway, I quickly ordered a flight suit and then had a good friend make his hat. I needed a cool way to incorporate his feeding pump backpack...thus it became his parachute backpack.
The pictures below are of Jett on Halloween (posing in front of his very own American flag might I add!) and then the air squadron who took part in such a precious gift that we will cherish forever!!
9 comments:
Simply inspiring!!
that's awesome. made me cry.
that is super special!
what is bigger than alligator tears??? You know, every story tops the previous one...and all the stories are soooo amazing! Oh, the stories he can tell......... Thanks for sharing.
WOW!!! That is seriously so cool! I love that he was part of that mission! He's the cutest fighter pilot ever :D
Wow! what an awesome story/experience. He is so adorable. Love all the pics!
That is so amazing. And he makes a pretty dapper fighter pilot.
Oh my goodness, this brings tears to my eyes! How perfect is God's timing?!?! His costume is adorable and I love how you incorporated the feeding pump backpack!! Simply adorable!
im wiping away the alligator tears too... but I am soooo thankful for the amazing people that have made Jett a part of thier lives. It is so neat to realize how much joy there is in reaching out to others and being connected in some way. People need each other. Jett has quite a talent of teaching people that.
Post a Comment