The clapping started early and then at once, a man from beyond security emerged, dressed in a white suit and looking for someone he's seen but never held.
"I was able to see her on Skype but I was never able to hold her and she is bigger than I thought. I'm thankful she's ok and healthy and today was better than I thought holding her for the first time," said Army Specialist Esteban Placencia.
Nine months ago Army Specialist Esteban Placencia was deployed toAfghanistan
"It's been tough and him not here to experience the pregnancy or be there when she was born," said Ana Lisa Placencia.
But now that he's home, all the small things that once seemed only ordinary have become an event worth celebrating.
"Waking up to my son being hungry, I miss making my wife laugh, you know justCalifornia Fresno
"I was able to see her on Skype but I was never able to hold her and she is bigger than I thought. I'm thankful she's ok and healthy and today was better than I thought holding her for the first time," said Army Specialist Esteban Placencia.
Nine months ago Army Specialist Esteban Placencia was deployed to
"It's been tough and him not here to experience the pregnancy or be there when she was born," said Ana Lisa Placencia.
But now that he's home, all the small things that once seemed only ordinary have become an event worth celebrating.
"Waking up to my son being hungry, I miss making my wife laugh, you know just