March 6, 2013

Kimberly - I love you because you called and almost made me cry when you told me you were arranging for a babysitter for this evening so we can go out and talk.

Carl - I love you because of the strength you show in the face of tremendous trials.

We have not been able to talk much lately. You have been staying up late and I have been trying to get to bed earlier. It seems like every night this week that you have come into the bedroom to find me asleep or children need tending to. Tirzah was sick one night and last night she just wanted to snuggle with me. You called me this morning and you brought tears to my eyes. I had mentioned this morning as you were leaving that we really need to find time to talk about some things. It was just a passing comment but you apparently took it to heart. When you called you said you had already typed an e-mail looking for a babysitter for tonight so we can go out and talk. I love that about you. You try to accommodate my needs whenever I express them. You make me feel so special. I love you so much and my heart breaks at the thought of 9 months without seeing you. I am going to miss you more than words can express.