Dear Husband,
Husband. That is a word I waited a long time to say. We have come a long way in the last 7 years. Can you believe people do this for over 50 years? That is wild. Seeing you become a father to our little girl has made my heart feel full. The smile she gets on her face when she sees you at any point in the day, there are no words for that.
You have taught me a lot over the years that we have been together. You have taught me that there is humor in things that should not be funny. That life is short and we should spend it with the people that truly care for us. You have taught me how to be kind to myself and how to love myself even on days where I don’t think I can.
I want you to know how much I love and appreciate you. You go to work every day and provide for our family. The gratitude I have for you is immeasurable, because even though you were scared for me to quit my job and be a full time mom. You trusted in me and you ultimately trusted that we would be okay.
When we met, I had never met anyone that was so passionate about what their future had in store for them. The excitement and drive you had in your soul was incredible. It inspired me. It inspired me so much that I thought I could do the exact same thing. I tried and I tried, it turned out I wasn’t meant for that path. God had his own plan for me. But you never discouraged me, you always told me to keep going.
There are things in this life that I am not sure about. Many things, actually. But the one thing I am completely sure of, is you. I have never wavered in that. You know that feeling when you come home and you immediately feel comfortable to do and say whatever you want. That is how I feel with you, because you are home to me. No matter where we are, I am at peace because I am at home with you.
With your job, I know there is always a risk of you not returning home. That is why, no matter how mad I am with you or how busy I am doing something else. I never forget to say I love you or kiss you before you walk out the door. Law Enforcement has made me think twice about how quickly something can happen in an instant and to be thankful for every day.
Even though it may not feel like it at times, you are an amazing father. Our daughter is one lucky girl to get have such a fun, loving, and attentive father. Here is to more babies and many more years of happiness, love, and laughter.
I love you Sugar Bear. Don’t ever forget when you are struggling, we love you for who you are and will never make you question anything in life.
