Happy Father's Day!!!!!

Dear Paddy,

I want to tell you what a great man you are.

When we were two you were a great husband. You gave me so much love, devotion and security. I have always felt safe and cared for. I remember the moment I fell in love with you.

I had to cancel a date because I was sick. Remember?... You came to my apartment with bags of groceries. You made me chicken soup and brought me cold medicine and a humidifier and socks. For the entire evening you cared for me, and I knew then that I loved you.

You asked me to be your wife and I was so honored that you promised to love, honor and cherish me all the days of your life.

And I loved you even more.

After we were married you joined the Army, to find a way to give me a nice stable life, hoping to attain your dream of becoming a doctor.

When we were trying to have a baby and I felt like I had failed you miserably you told me that I was enough. And I loved you all the more.

When you started medical school and you were so terribly worried that you would fail. I loved you even more for showing me your fragile, vulnerable side. You DID NOT fail. Not even close, you smoked medical school and I realized that you were so incredible intelligent and carried that without arrogance. And my heart swelled with pride and love for who you were becoming as a man.

When I saw you snuggled up with your new baby daughters that night in China I saw you completely.

A man, a husband, a solider and a father and I loved you completely.

I have watched you rise up in the face of adversity. I have watched you grow into the man I always wanted. Tender and gentle. Strong and ethical. An advocate for your fellow soldiers, doctors and your patients.

Still never loosing your ground as a man with a family. A man who loves his wife and daughters fiercely.

I am so blessed to stand beside you today, as your wife and the mother of your children and say to you

A Great Man

A Loving Husband

A Strong Solider

A Loving and Tender Father...

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

I love you...