I know that today may be difficult; as I’m certain the only thing you really want is to have the entire family together to celebrate your birthday. Know that the kids miss you too – and by kids I mean all three little ones. Connor and Lana are surely aching for some much needed mommy time, and our new little guy is certainly all smiles and giggles every time you walk into the room. As usual, daddy will be playing second fiddle.
While this trip has presented plenty of challenges, it has also provided us a unique opportunity to spend some significant quality time together. Be it surviving the heat-of-the-battle adoption proceedings or our coffee house chats, it’s a pleasure to get your perspective on life and a thrill to plan our future adventures together. In addition, your perseverance during the hard times and willingness to expand outside your comfort zone are, as always, inspirational to me. And perhaps most importantly, it’s your ability to live with my antics and even, dare I say, encourage my behavior, that only causes me to fall more in love with you. And for that, I can’t thank you enough.
So on your… 27th Birthday (yes, Connor, it seems that you are catching-up to mommy), while you may find yourself in a foreign location, I hope that you also find yourself in a comfortable and happy place in life. One in which you are surrounded by kids that appreciate you, family and friends that love you, colleagues that respect you, and a husband that cherishes you.
Love always,
-Jesse
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