My Dearest Sweet Soldier,

Thank you for your service to our country. Thank you for being the tip of the spear. Thank you for standing in the gap for those who can't.

I want you to know that I stand in awe of you some days. I think about things that you have seen, things that you have had to endure and yet you willingly stay in the fight both mentally and physically. I know that this Army is a better place with you in it.

Thank you for being my husband and my friend. Our family has gladly endured many hardships in service to this country, but we couldn't do it without you to navigate us through those storms. I openly admit to you that this has been a tough deployment. Of the five, this has been one of the more difficult, but you have tried to listen when you can. You have helped when you can and you have encouraged when you can.

It won't be long until we can sit across the table from each other and share a beer and some pizza. It won't be long until I see you when I cross a finish line. It won't be long until I can hold you and not let go, but until then, just breathe.

Thank you for who you are and all that you do for our family and our country. I love you.

Your loving wife,

Sarah

Strength and Courage ... sby