Sentence 1: Sandy hadn't been home to see her family in a long time. 
 Sentence 3: She was excited, but nervous 
 Sentence 4:  Her family was there to greet her at the airport 
 Sentence 5:  Sandy was so happy and felt very loved 
 Option 1: She took a bus back to her home town. 
 Option 2: She boarded the flight and flew back to her home town.